Sabattus man accused of killing his mother and a passerby before turning the gun on himself

A passenger in a car in Maine fatally shot his mother before shooting at passing vehicles, killing another motorist and injuring two others, then died by suicide, state police said Thursday.

Portland Man Arrested in Attempted Stabbing, Vehicle Theft

Police were called to the area of Commercial and High Streets for a report of a motor vehicle theft and attempted stabbing.

Social Security Head Facing Calls to Resign After Targeting Maine

Dudek’s order initially drew widespread condemnation from medical organizations

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada,…

USDA Freezing Funds to Miane Over Title IX Transgender Issue

Mills and the state have defied the Trump administration over the transgender issue.

Collins Votes For Resolution Against Trump Tariff’s on Canada

Collins says she’s concerned about Trump’s decision to impose high tariffs on U.S. allies such as Canada.

AG Files To Have Lawsuit Against House Speaker Fecteau Dismissed

State Attorney General Aaron Frey has submitted a request on behalf of Fecteau

Bomb threat at Thorndike school leads to arrest of teen

A teenager is accused of threatening to detonate a bomb at the high school in Thorndike on Tuesday.

Police respond to shooting in Sabattus

Police say there’s no threat to the public after a shooting at the Sabattus-Lisbon town line Wednesday evening.

Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order — which was quickly rescinded — that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital.