Mayor in Maine plans to declare Oct. 14 to be Columbus Day

A conservative mayor in Maine says he plans to declare Oct. 14 to be Columbus Day, in defiance of state law.

Boston native convicted of murdering Maine man

Jurors have found a Boston native guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a man in Bangor, Maine.

Police investigate case of cyclist found alongside road

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department wants to know what happened to a cyclist found unconscious over the weekend in West Bath, Maine.

Group to release thousands of rare salmon in Maine river

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP) An environmental group in Down East Maine says it will release thousands of salmon into a river next month as part of an effort to help grow the population of the species.

Maine says grant will improve health insurance access

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor says a grant from a foundation will help boost health insurance coverage in the state by improving enrollment assistance this year and next.

Crash Closes Road in Poland Sunday

A crash took down a telephone pole and power lines in Poland.

Helicopter pilot in critical condition following crash

A Maine helicopter pilot is in critical condition after crashing into the runway.

Maine to Receive $15 Million to Fight Lead in Homes

Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced the grants, which she said will help families in the state that can’t afford lead abatement.

Detectives Investigate Lewiston Stabbing

Two men were stabbed in Lewiston Friday night.

Actor Patrick Dempsey is Back in Maine

Actor Patrick Dempsey is back in his home state of Maine for an annual bike-and-run fundraiser to support a cancer…