Shooting in northern Maine closes schools

Schools are closed and some businesses are locked down in Presque Isle, Maine, while a suspect is being sought following a shooting.

Leaf peepers could peep for science with Acadia climate work

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Scientists say vacation photos from Maine’s Acadia National Park could help them understand changes in fall foliage as the world warms

Inmate slips out of detention center, quickly located

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Officials say an inmate who hopped out of his second-floor window at the Cumberland County Community Corrections Center is back in custody

Maine lawmakers to take another look at health care reform

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Some Maine lawmakers are preparing to start tackling health care reform proposals that could go to the full Legislature when it returns in January

Maine seasons for bear, deer in swing; moose, turkey soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s fall hunting seasons will soon get into high gear, and the state’s seasons for deer and bear are already in swing

Maine Motorist Drives Wrong Way on I-95 in New Hampshire

New Hampshire State Police say tragedy was avoided when a Maine motorist drove the wrong way on Interstate 95.

Dorian diverts cruise ships, brings heavy surf to Maine

As former hurricane Dorian continues its path along the east coast, it’s impacting Maine in more ways than one.

Portland’s Police Chief is Sworn Into Office

There’s a new police chief in Maine’s largest city.

Governor Mills allows ranked choice voting to become law without her signature

In a memo on Friday, Mills said the bill will become law in January.

Lewiston police search for missing 16-year-old girl

Police in Lewiston are asking for the public’s help finding a 16-year-old girl who they say is a severe diabetic.