Charter Captain Acquitted in Crewman’s Death at Sea

A federal judge has acquitted a Maine charter boat captain of seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the death of a crew member.

Heating Oil Prices Slide in Maine During Warm December

Winter is in full swing in Maine, but heating oil prices are continuing to tumble in the state.

Police Close Road After Logging Truck Accident in Naples

Police in Cumberland County say a logging truck flipped over on to it’s side due to Wednesday’s winter weather, causing the road to be closed for several hours.

Police Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting Returns To Work

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) — A Maine police officer involved in a shooting that left a New Hampshire man dead has returned to work while the public still waits to hear details of the shooting.

Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Home Invasion

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A man who was charged along with two others in a fatal home invasion in Maine has pleaded guilty

Maine Lawmakers’ Bills Focus on Solar Energy, Health Care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Democrats with newfound control over Maine’s Legislature have proposed bills to expand access to health care, eliminate restrictions on solar projects, forgive student debt and promote firearms safety

227 to Lose Jobs When Call Center Closes in Wilton

Barclays is going to close its call center in Wilton, Maine, eliminating more than 200 jobs.

2nd Man Charged in Maine Woman’s Overdose Death

Police in Maine say they’ve arrested a second man in connection with the sale of drugs to a woman who died of an overdose of fentanyl.

Police: Suspected Serial Burglar Faces 125 Criminal Charges

Police say a man who stole enough items to fill two trucks is now in jail and faces 125 criminal charges.

Fiancee of Dead Prisoner Says He Feared for His Life

The fiancee of a Maine state prisoner who died in custody says the 28-year-old man feared for his life and had asked to be moved.