Defrocked Massachusetts priest appeals sex abuse conviction

A defrocked Massachusetts priest is appealing his conviction of sexually abusing a young boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s.

Residents of Maine city want to halt large salmon farm

Dozens of Maine residents say they’re opposed to the building of a large salmon farm in the coastal city of Belfast.

Portland Jetport to receive $4.5M for improvements

The federal government is providing nearly $4.5 million for improvements at Maine’s largest airport.

Man dies in house fire after toaster overheats, causes blaze

Police in Maine say a 26-year-old man died in a house fire after a toaster overheated.

Police identify man fatally hit by train in Falmouth

Authorities in Maine say they’re investigating the death of a man who was struck by a train in Falmouth.

Maine individual tests negative for coronavirus

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says a person in the state has tested negative for coronavirus.

More than 50 Maine employees impacted by Wayfair layoffs

Wayfair says they’ll be laying off more than 50 employees in Maine.

Federal agency says staff at Maine Med physically struck patients on two occasions

A federal agency says staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland struck patients in two separate incidents over the summer.

Maine CDC reports significant spike in Hepatitis A cases last year

Maine saw a fivefold increase in Hepatitis A cases last year, with the number of reported cases climbing to 45 after just nine the year before.

Snow leads to slick road conditions, school closures

Snow is creating some slick road conditions this morning. Police are urging drivers to take it slow, and school leaders in a number of communities have decided to cancel classes today.