Man charged with arson stemming from Maine business fire

Prosecutors in Maine say a man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that badly damaged two businesses in the northern part of the state.

Funds will help Maine’s largest airport keep up with growth

Maine’s largest airport is receiving a grant from the federal government that will help provide overnight parking for aircraft.

Police: Officer pocketed fentanyl a month before overdose

An investigation indicates a Maine police officer pocketed fentanyl during an arrest a month before he died from an accidental drug overdose last winter.

Portland selects new police chief

Frank Clark, currently a lieutenant with the South Portland Police Department, accepted the offer to become Portland’s police chief.

Judge to weigh teen could be tried as adult in park brawl

A judge is set to hear arguments on whether a Maine teenager should be tried as an adult in a man’s death.

Maine governor still hasn’t paid her inaugural bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Democratic governor has yet to pay higher-than-expected costs for her inauguration

You can now legally drink at some Maine park events

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Park-goers who want to imbibe at permitted events held in Maine parks now don’t have to worry `bout a thing

Fed aid to help Maine, 9 other states improve workforce data

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine is one of 10 states that are receiving federal grants designed to improve the quality of data about the workforce

Venerable ag fair takes over Maine’s Queen City for 10 days

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   One of the oldest and largest agricultural fairs in Maine is getting started in the state’s Queen City

Deadline nears for closing shelter for asylum seekers

Some on the City Council are accusing Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling of sending mixed signals to more than 200 African asylum seekers about their housing prospects.