Woman in Penobscot County accused of leaving cats in abandoned home without food, water

A woman has been charged with cruelty to animals after police say she left two cats in an abandoned home in East Millinocket.

Lewiston police: local woman killed in weekend crash

The Lewiston Police Department says a 59-year-old Maine woman was killed in a crash Sunday night.

Trial of man who claims self-defense in Portland killing getting underway

Testimony is underway in the trial of a Maine man charged with killing his sister’s boyfriend in a late-night confrontation in the family home.

Maine labor officials warn public of fake unemployment sites

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Labor wants the public to be aware of a number of phony websites hocking specious help with filing for unemployment insurance.

Maine wreaths are headed for Arlington National Cemetery

HARRINGTON, Maine (AP) Thousands of Maine-made wreaths are starting the long journey to Arlington National Cemetery.

Tax Credits to Improve Affordable Housing in Maine

An independent state authority that deals with housing issues in Maine says it has been awarded nearly $4 million in federal low-income housing tax credits for several projects in the state.

Auburn Police bust up counterfeit money ring buying goods at Home Depot stores

Three people from the Bronx, NY are in custody after Auburn police said they tried to use fake $100 bills at the local Home Depot before two of the three tried to escape.

$4M Job to Improve Maine’s Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal Starts

The ferry terminal that passengers use for trips to Vinalhaven island will be under construction until the spring so it can accommodate a new boat.

Businesses Which Produce Marijuana Submitted 40 applications For Conditional Licenses to Operate in Maine the Day Forms Rolled Out

Businesses which produce marijuana submitted 40 applications for conditional licenses to operate in Maine on the day forms were rolled…

Sally Struthers is No Longer Part of Ogunquit Playhouse’s ‘Annie’ After Breaking Her Leg

Sally Struthers is no longer part of the cast of the Ogunquit Playhouse’s production of ‘Annie’ after breaking her leg…