Several Maine schools enter lockdown due to threat mentioning Susan Collins

Some Maine schools were in a “soft” lockdown Friday due to what police say are non-specific threats that mentioned Susan Collins.

Maine lawmakers lead push for more temporary work visas

Lawmakers from Maine are helping lead a charge for an increase of a cap on work visas this year.

Police pull Maine man, pit bull from frigid New Jersey lake

A Maine man and his pit bull dog were rescued by police after they became trapped in a frigid New Jersey lake.

Hole in the Sombrero? Sales of Allen’s brandy continue slide

Allen’s Coffee Brandy, a venerable brand of liquor beloved in Maine, is no longer the top-selling alcohol in the Pine Tree State.

Prosecutors: Man drank 6 shots of vodka before fatal crash

Prosecutors say a Maine man who crashed his truck, resulting in the death of a passenger, told police he had consumed six shots of 100 proof vodka and smoked two marijuana joints prior to the crash.

Regulators slap Central Maine Power with $10 million penalty

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is imposing what amounts to a penalty of nearly $10 million on Central Maine Power for billing problems and customer service problems.

Group advises investments to reduce juvenile incarcerations in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A national policy group recommends Maine invest more in community-based services in an effort to reduce the number of incarcerated minors.

Bangor man accused of threatening to burn down home charged with multiple crimes

A Bangor man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to burn down someone’s home.

Gardiner man charged with murder in connection with weekend shooting

State police say a person who was shot over the weekend in Gardiner has died.

Maine accepting applications for moose hunt permit lottery

Those looking to take part in Maine’s moose hunt this fall can now apply for a permit.