Bill Sends Federal Welfare Funds to Education, Training

Maine would direct more federal welfare dollars to up to 500 low-income parents seeking degrees under a bill.

District That Vowed to Punish Walkout Students Alters Stance

Officials with a Maine school district that had warned students not to participate in a national gun violence protest are changing their position.

Maine Giving Out Grants to Protect Community Forest Health

The state of Maine’s community forest program is awarding grants to local governments, non-profit groups and others to develop and maintain strategies that protect the woods.

Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle, officials said.

One hurt in South Bristol shooting ​

Dispatchers confirmed one person was hurt during a shooting in South Bristol Friday night.

Federal Grant Would Replace Structurally Deficient Bridges

Three Maine bridges will be replaced thanks to a $10.8 million federal grant.

Governor Says He Offered Job to Trump Aide Accused of Abuse

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he offered a job back to a former staffer who was accused of domestic abuse.

Maine Man Enters Guilty Plea Following 8-Year Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors say a Maine man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from investors and failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal taxes.

Funeral For Girl Allegedly Beaten to Death Held in NY

A 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in Maine was remembered in the state where she was born.

Police Investigate Death of Man Struck By Snow Hauler

Police in Maine’s largest city are investigating a fatal crash involving a city-owned commercial vehicle that resulted in the death of a man.