Department of Labor to investigate workplace death of Lebanon town employee

Town officials in Lebanon say a town employee died from injuries suffered in a workplace incident.

Police seek suspect who damaged ball field at Mt. Vernon school

Police in Kennebec County are looking for a suspect accused of damaging a school’s ball field in Mt. Vernon.

Police identify driver of vehicle that struck 11-year-old boy

Police say they have located the driver accused in a hit-and-run in Lisbon that left an 11-year-old boy with minor abrasions.

Maine Senate joins House in supporting greater access to abortions

The Maine Senate voted to expand abortion access Tuesday following an emotional debate, advancing a proposal that would give the state one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country.

Maine senators reject proposal to require background checks on private gun sales

The state Senate has voted against a bill that would require background checks on private gun sales.

Maine governor vetoes offshore wind bill over labor requirement

Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that concerns the future of offshore wind development in the state.

Man charged after crash in Cornish sends motorcyclist to hospital

A Cornish man who was ejected from his motorcycle in a crash was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Maine House votes to ensure teens can receive gender-affirming health care

The Maine House voted Monday in favor of a bill to ensure 16- and 17-year-olds can receive gender-affirming hormone therapy without parental consent if certain conditions are met.

Boyfriend of missing Monticello woman charged with murder after Game Wardens find body

An Aroostook County man has been charged in the death of his girlfriend.

Police-involved shooting under investigation in Bangor

An investigation is underway after a Bangor police officer reportedly fired her gun after responding to a domestic disturbance incident.