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…

The First Public Pick-Your-Own Hemp Field In Maine

WHITEFIELD, Maine (AP) A Maine couple has set up the first public pick-your-own hemp field in the state on their…

Man faces sexual assault, abuse of minor charges

Police say a Bread of Life Ministries worker is charged with gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor.

Father of 1-year-old who died from fentanyl turns himself in

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The father of a 1-year-old whose October 2018 death was linked to fentanyl exposure is in jail on a charge of child endangerment.

Investigators say Farmington blast caused by leak in propane line

Investigators confirming that a massive explosion that killed one firefighter and injured several others was caused by a leak in a propane line.