Fishing regulators say no to catching more of this most valuable species

Fishermen who harvest one of the most valuable marine species in the U.S. hoped for permission to catch more baby eels next year, but regulators said Monday the tight restrictions that have been in place for several years are likely to stay the same.

Maine must release voter rolls to conservative group, court says

A federal appeals court has ruled that Maine must release its voter list to a conservative-backed group that’s conducting independent audits, concluding that state restrictions on distributing the list violated the National Voter Registration Act.

Officials announce new Maine Turnpike connector road

A proposed regional connector road between Gorham and the Maine Turnpike has been announced by officials.

Shots fired at homes in Lebanon, Acton, police say

The York County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of recent shooting incidents in Lebanon and Acton.

Police arrest Portland protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza after blocking I-295 exit.

The group made up of around 100 people blocked both Exit 7 ramps at Franklin Street and Marginal Way at around 1:30 in the afternoon Friday, impacting traffic.

Commissioners in Oxford County pen letter to Gov. Mills asking for sheriff’s removal

Oxford County commissioners have confirmed that they intend to ask Governor Janet Mills to use her power to remove Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from his position.

South Portland bank robbery suspect arrested

Police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery in South Portland last week.

Bill to enshrine abortion in Maine Constitution narrowly clears 1st vote, but faces partisan fight

A party-line committee vote points to a partisan challenge for Democrats who want to amend the Maine Constitution to enshrine abortions as a right.

Portland reports first month in over 2 years without an overdose death

Portland Police say they also saw a 21% decrease in overdoses last month compared to January of 2023.

Maine man who fled to Mexico after hit-and-run killing sentenced to 48 years

A Maine man who ran over his girlfriend with a vehicle in Acadia National Park and then fled to Mexico was sentenced Thursday to 48 years in prison for murder.