Man drowns attempting to save daughters in Union

According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Henry Brooks, 46, of Hope, drowned in Seven Tree Pond in Union Saturday afternoon after attempting to save his two daughters from drowning. 

Police consider Norway death a homicide

The Maine State Police say they consider the death of a woman in Norway on Friday a homicide.

Portland residents report high numbers of needles left in parks

Portland residents say they are finding heroin and fentanyl needles on the ground around the city.

Three dead, one injured in Paris car crash

Police say three people are dead and one person is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Paris Friday evening on Route 26.

Mainers celebrate MoxieFest 2023

Lisbon (ME) is hosting its 39th annual Moxie Festival. ‘Moxiefest’ a three-day event full of fun is hosted on July 7-9th. Moxiefest’s unique theme this year, “3 days of Peace, Love, and Moxie”, brings people from all over to a small historic mill town in Maine to celebrate Maine’s iconic Soda.

Portland’s Baxter Boulevard to reopen soon, city says

Baxter Boulevard in Portland is expected to reopen soon.

Person detained in Norway death investigation

A person of interest has been detained in connection with a death investigation in Norway.

Budget that includes paid family leave is approved by Maine lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature on Thursday approved a budget addendum that includes a program allowing workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to deal with illness, to care for a relative or for the birth of a child.

Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy

The Maine Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a proposal to expand access to abortions later in pregnancy, sending the bill to the governor for her signature.

Tribal sovereignty bill falters as Maine lawmakers fail to override governor’s veto

Maine lawmakers failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have expanded the sovereignty of Native American tribes in the state by ensuring more federal laws apply to them.