Maine man taken into custody after allegedly killing cat and shooting at family

A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly killed a cat and shot at his wife and children as they fled their Milo home.

Fewer deer, turkeys and bears killed by Maine hunters

The number of deer, turkeys and bears killed by hunters this fall were all down from last year in Maine, while moose hunters were more successful.

Changes to Maine’s minimum wage, overtime laws take effect soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Labor’s reminding workers and employers that a suite of changes to state and federal minimum wage and overtime laws is coming in less than three weeks.

Museum that houses the largest lunar meteorites in the world opens in Bethel

BETHEL, Maine (AP) – A museum that houses the five largest lunar meteorites in the world is opening in Maine.

Maine governor releases 10-year economic plan

Maine Governor Janet Mills is touting an economic plan that seeks to boost wages and increase the number of skilled workers at a time when thousands of workers are expected to retire from the workforce.

Jay man who allegedly swung wooden handle at officer faces charges

Police in Jay arrested a man accused of slapping a family member and swinging a wooden handle at a police officer.

Troopers arrest three people in drug bust on I-95 in Bangor

Two women from Bangor and one man from New York were arrested in a drug bust on I-95 in Bangor.

De-icing truck bumps airplane at Portland Jetport

Officials say a de-icing truck bumped into an airplane on the tarmac at the Portland International Jetport.

Jonesport woman’s message in a bottle from 1983 turns up on Cape Cod

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) A message in a bottle that is more than 36 years old was discovered in Massachusetts.

Police: man armed with hammer robs Old Orchard Beach store

Old Orchard Beach police are searching for a man who reportedly robbed the Family Dollar on Heath Street.