Investigators seek to uncover cause of fatal blast in Maine

Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of a propane explosion that leveled a building and killed a firefighter in Maine.

Mother charged in fentanyl-related death of 1-year-old

A woman is charged in connection with the death of a 1-year-old in Bangor.

UMaine system moves toward systemwide accreditation

Maine’s public university system is taking steps to switch to a single accreditation system for its seven schools.

WIlton man sentenced to nine years for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl

A Wilton man will spend 9 years behind bars for conspiring to distribute fentanyl.

Police search for suspects after man shot in attempted robbery in Rumford

Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob an apartment and shot a New York man in the leg.

Mansion from Gilded Age sells at fraction of asking price

A mansion of the Gilded Age originally listed at $15 million has sold for a fraction of its original asking price in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Bear hunt enters end of busy stretch while others get going

Maine’s bear hunt is entering the final few busy days of the season just as other fall game seasons get going.

Trial set for man without first name charged in 2018 killing

The trial of a man charged with homicide is set to begin in Maine.

Officials release identity of firefighter killed in Farmington explosion

Officials say a fireman has been killed while battling a fire resulting from an explosion that rocked the town of Farmington.

License of Worker Who Placed Murdered Girl in Home Revoked

Maine’s social worker licensure board revoked the license of a caseworker who placed a 4-year-old girl in a home where she was murdered.