Acadia National Park adopting rules for e-bikes

Acadia National Park officials say they have some leeway in regulating so-called e-bikes following an Interior Department directive to treat them the same as regular bicycles.

Maine DOT to explore summer I-95 exit 1 shutdown in Kittery

The chief engineer for Maine’s Department of Transportation says the department may explore shutting down Exit 1 on Interstate 95 when traffic is “really bad” in the summer, so drivers can’t get off and clog local roads.

Police make arrests in connection with vandalism of Scarborough school property

Scarborough police have charged two 18-year-olds and a juvenile with vandalizing school property in July.

Man convicted of killing, raping friend to be sentenced

A Maine man convicted of raping, beating and strangling a former high school classmate is facing life in prison at his sentencing this week.

State Police charge woman in connection with Presque Isle shooting

State Police say one man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Presque Isle on Monday morning.

Maine culinary classroom aims to inspire healthy school food

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is launching a new culinary classroom that will stream live cooking classes in hopes of inspiring healthy meals in Maine schools

Maine proposes to keep scallop season mostly status quo

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   Maine is considering a scallop fishing season that would allow fishermen to harvest levels of the shellfish similar to last year

Man involved in hours-long standoff in Saco still on the run

Police are asking for help finding a man involved in a nearly six-hour standoff in Saco on Friday.

Police in Litchfield search for second suspect in home invasion

One of two suspects who police say broke into a home in Litchfield is still at large.

Judge rules Somali man detained for stimulant can stay in US

A federal immigration judge has ruled to defer the deportation of a detainee from Somalia who was convicted years ago of possessing an illegal stimulant.