Maine’s new hands-free driving law now in effect

Maine’s new hands-free driving law is in effect, which means drivers can no longer hold a cell phone or any other device while behind the wheel.

CMP Wants to Re-Route Portion of Transmission Project

Central Maine Power wants to re-route its proposed electric transmission line to avoid a remote pond at a cost of nearly $1 million.

Documents: Mom allegedly rubbed heroin residue on kid’s gums

Court documents say a Maine woman accused of endangering the welfare of her baby daughter allegedly rubbed heroin residue on the infant’s gums to help her sleep.

Portland man pleads guilty to killing partner

A Portland man charged with killing a woman with whom he shared three children has pleaded guilty to murder.

Woodstock man accused of sexual contact with child under the age of 12

Police have arrested a Woodstock man accused of having sexual contact with a child.

Maine gov, delegation: Whale rules must protect lobstermen

Maine’s most prominent politicians are calling for the federal government to take a new approach to saving an endangered species of whale so protections don’t threaten the state’s lobster industry.

Driver, passenger in fatal crash were not wearing seatbelts

State police in Maine say two people killed in a crash on Interstate 95 were not wearing seat belts, and the driver of the vehicle likely fell asleep.

Maine hospital owes $25 million to nearly 1,900 creditors

A 25-bed hospital in Maine has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing the $25 million it owes to nearly 1,900 creditors.

Deadline arrives for petitions for people’s veto referendums

Organizers of an effort in Maine to restore religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccines have turned in petitions aimed at putting it to a statewide vote.

30 people are looking for housing after explosion in Maine

The number of people seeking new housing after a massive building explosion in Farmington now stands at 30.