Real-life ‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine

David Bishop spends the school day as a mild-mannered custodian, but before the final bell rings, he grabs his chess boards and pieces and begins his second role.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills proposes $887M in additional spending for urgent needs

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday proposed nearly $900 million for a supplemental budget, with the additional spending intended to tackle urgent problems including affordable housing, shelter for homeless people and emergency medical services.

Two men seriously injured after Portland shooting; vehicle linked to incident

Police in Portland say two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday night.

Woman dies after getting burned at Kennebec County campground

A Maine woman who suffered burns at a campground has died.

Police search for missing Boothbay man

Police are asking for the public to help them locate a missing 23-year-old Boothbay man.

Southern Maine seafood restaurant damaged by fire

A popular seafood restaurant in York County is closed after a fire.

Man arrested by Portland police near home where six-year-old girl was attacked

Police in Portland have arrested a man in the same area where a six-year-old girl was attacked after she opened the door at her home Monday morning.

Suspect sought after child attacked in Portland

Police in Portland say a six-year-old girl was attacked after she answered a knock at the door Monday morning.

Maine to consider major changes to state constitution

Maine lawmakers are set to consider a raft of potential changes to the state constitution that would have major ramifications for politics and government in the state.

Police locate vehicle owned by missing Standish woman

Police say a Standish woman whose vehicle was found near a boat ramp in Scarborough is missing.