Cruise cancelled after fire breaks out on ship docked in Portland

A fire aboard a cruise ship docked in Portland has forced the cancellation of the cruise.

South Portland teen charged in murder plot will not be detained

A teenager accused of plotting a mass murder in the South Portland High School community will not be detained.

Maine to keep single area code until 2032

The life expectancy of Maine’s 207 area code has been extended.

Young lobsters show decline off New England, and fishermen will see new rules as a result

The population of young lobsters has declined nearly 40% in some of the most critical fishing waters off New England, officials said Wednesday, triggering new restrictions for the fishermen who harvest the valuable crustaceans.

Waterville mayor pushes for yurts to be used for unhoused people this winter

Town leaders in Waterville are considering yurts to house the area’s homeless population this winter.

Passengers evacuated after explosion in engine room of cruise ship docked in Portland

Fire officials say an explosion on a cruise ship docked at Ocean Gateway in Portland left one person hurt.

Maine health officials confirm recent cases of EEE in emus and horses

State officials say they’ve detected more cases of a mosquito-borne illness in birds and horses in Maine.

Maine State Police seek suspect in high-speed chase

Maine State Police say a suspect who led officers on a high-speed chase that started in Hancock County may pose a threat to public safety.

Pedestrian succumbs to injuries after getting hit by car in Bangor

A pedestrian who was hit by a car in Bangor Tuesday morning has died.

Shot fired in Portland’s Kennedy Park, police search for suspects

Portland police say they’re searching for two people who shot at someone in Kennedy Park Monday afternoon.