Feds press on with plan after lobstermen exit whale pact

An arm of the federal government says it’s disappointed that a lobster fishing group is pulling its support of a proposal to help endangered whales, but will continue to work with the fishermen.

Former music teacher indicted on multiple sex charges

A former music teacher in Brunswick accused of inappropriately touching two students who are minors has been indicted.

Police recover body of missing Lewiston man

Maine State Police say they located the body of a missing Lewiston man on Tuesday.

Groups sue Maine to save aging bridge over the Androscoggin

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   Preservation groups in Maine are hoping to save a historic two-lane bridge from demolition by suing the state

Maine man sentenced for raping, killing former classmate

A man convicted of raping and killing a former high school classmate in Maine is going to prison for 58 years.

Canadian hydropower to Northeast project awaits zoning OK

BREWER, Maine (AP)   Regulators are reviewing the potential environmental impact of a proposed 145-mile (230-kilometer) transmission line that would bring Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid

Police investigate fatal single-vehicle crash in Brunswick

One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Brunswick on Tuesday.

Program would reward developers who plan for sea-level rise

Portland city planners are proposing new zoning rules that would encourage developers to consider sea-level rise when building in flood-prone areas.

Portland man in critical condition following assault in Deering Oaks Park

Police in Portland are investigating an assault in Deering Oaks Park.

Cable providers hit Maine over a la carte law

Major cable providers are suing Maine over its new law requiring subscribers to have the option of purchasing access to individual cable channels.