2 crashes in 5 miles for Maine teenager

Police say a Maine teenager was involved in a pair of crashes within minutes, and the second one nearly claimed his life.

Man dies in single-vehicle crash in South Berwick

Police have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle crash in South Berwick on Saturday.

Backers of rural dental care find something to smile about

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Dozens of countries use dental therapists to bring basic dental care to remote areas, often tribal reservations

Portland restaurants, stores targeted in burglaries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A rash of burglaries has hit restaurants and stores in the city of Portland

App allows butterfly finders to contribute to conservation

ORONO, Maine (AP)   Nature lovers who encounter fluttering butterflies might also be able to contribute to research about the colorful insects

King, senators want to crack down on cellphone fraud

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s independent senator is among a group of lawmakers calling on the Federal Communications Commission’s chairman to do more to combat cellphone fraud

Fire Wrecks Home in Thomaston

A fire destroyed a home in Thomaston early Saturday morning.

Judge denial of request to halt Trump ‘gag rule’ is appealed

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Center for Reproductive Rights is appealing a federal judge’s rejection of a request to block new…

Two men charged with drug trafficking following Maine Turnpike traffic stop

Police arresting two men for drug trafficking after a traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike.

Unemployment rate dips to 3 percent in Maine

The Maine Department of Labor says the state’s unemployment rate dipped to a record low based on preliminary figures for July.