Maine Man Makes Hundreds of Threats to Swedish Embassy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A man who lives on a Maine island is accused of making hundreds of vulgar and threatening phone calls to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C

Oversight Group Head Stepping Down Amid Child Welfare Probe

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The founding director of the Maine Legislature’s government watchdog agency says she is leaving the position this summer

Lawsuit: Child Beaten at Juvenile Detention Center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A lawsuit in Maine says an 11-year-old boy with mental illness at a juvenile detention center was beaten by corrections officers and denied medical care

Maine Teacher Celebrates Pi Day with Another Musical Parody

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   A Maine high school math teacher is continuing his tradition of celebrating Pi Day with parodies of popular songs

Couple Arrested for Selling Drugs in Piscataquis County

BROWNVILLE, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says a couple from Brownville has been arrested and charged with selling drugs in Piscataquis County

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Accident Over the Weekend

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police have identified the person that was hit and killed by a city-owned truck over the weekend

Ex-Teacher Charged With Shooting Videos Up Women’s Skirts

A former special education teacher in Maine is charged with secretly shooting videos up women’s skirts.

Snowstorm Doesn’t Stop Student Walkouts in Maine

A snowstorm that dumped up to 2 feet of snow on Maine has forced postponements of many, but not all, student demonstrations demanding school safety.

Organic Group Opposes Dismissal of Animal Welfare Rules

A group that advocates for Maine’s organic farmers says it opposes a federal move to get rid of organic animal welfare rules.

Ski Resort Buyer Reportedly Says Deal Driven by Visa Program

The Australian businessman who has agreed to buy a shuttered ski resort in Maine reportedly told his staff that the deal was spurred by a visa program offering U.S. residency to foreign investors.