Man who helped people escape building explosion improving

The condition of a building supervisor credited with getting people to safety before a deadly explosion in Maine has been upgraded from serious to fair.

Woman convicted for powder-filled envelope sent to Susan Collins

A federal jury has convicted a woman of mailing a letter that contained powder to the home of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

Death of Bangor man killed in apartment fire is ruled a homicide

The death of a Bangor man who died after a fire broke out in his kitchen has been ruled a homicide.

Tractor-trailer rolls over in Jay, driver injured

The driver of a tractor-trailer in injured after the truck rolled on to it’s side in Jay on Monday morning.

Governors association to hold summer meeting in Maine

The National Governors Association will hold its summer meeting in Maine’s largest city next year.

Bonds, amendment up for votes on Election Day in Maine

Mainers head to the polls this week for two statewide votes.

Maine students score slightly above national average

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Newly released results show students in Maine are scoring slightly above the national average on a recent test of national student achievement, but a gap remains among certain student populations.

Susan Collins’ bill to combat Lyme and other tick diseases moves forward

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A U.S. Senate committee is advancing a proposal from Sen. Susan Collins to improve research about Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

Longest stretch of Maine’s moose hunt getting started

OXFORD, Maine (AP) The longest stretch of Maine’s annual moose hunt is taking place in some central and western parts of the state.

Biddeford bus driver stopped, charged with OUI while transporting field hockey team

A Biddeford school bus driver was charged with OUI after he was pulled over while transporting members of the high school field hockey team.