Maine lawmaker resigns after pleading not guilty to campaign-related fraud charges

A Maine House Democrat announced he will resign after pleading not guilty to defrauding the state’s clean election program.

Maine voters asked for input on upcoming state ballot question

The public comment period is open for the wording of a ballot proposal asking Mainers about debt.

Silver Alert issued for Turner man

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a 47-year-old Turner man.

Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Maine truck driver crashes twice in same day, police say

A Mainer reportedly crashed his tractor-trailer truck twice on the same day.

Woman charged with OUI after crash that left vehicle submerged in brook

The operator of a vehicle that crashed through a guardrail and ended up submerged in a brook is now facing charges.

Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22

The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.

Mills: Maine’s fiscal health solid, can overcome challenges

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine lawmakers Tuesday evening that her budget proposal is sound and the state’s fiscal health is solid enough for “whatever economic challenges may come.”

Judge dismisses suit filed by Northern Light over opioid crisis

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine hospital network against the pharmaceutical industry.

Judge upholds Maine law allowing older sex abuse lawsuits

A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.