Maine lawmakers to consider bills allowing guards, employees to arm themselves at school

Bills up for debate in the Maine legislature this session would allow teachers and security guards to arm themselves on school property.

Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

The City of Portland has opened a temporary overnight warming shelter to keep people safe during bitter cold conditions expected on Friday.

Report: Competition failing to produce lower electric rates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s public advocate wants to scrap the competitive process for electricity vendors for residential consumers, saying the current competitive system has failed to produce lower rates.

Governor nominates Maine judge to state’s highest court

A Maine Superior Court Justice was nominated by Governor Janet Mills to serve on the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.

Police arrest Portland man in connection with commercial burglary; accomplice still at large

Police say a burglary suspect was caught dragging a safe out of a Portland business Tuesday morning.

15-year-old accused of making threat targeting Farmington school

Classes at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were cancelled Tuesday after a pair of threats against the school.

Governor to discuss $10.3 billion budget proposal during State of the Budget address

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills plans to address a joint session of the Maine Legislature on Valentine’s Day.

Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty

A Maine man has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing of another man in Winslow earlier this month.

Lisbon Falls home struck by bullets, police search for suspect

Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Lisbon Falls.

Mills administration: heating relief checks are in the mail

Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday that the first round of $450 heating relief payments is in the mail.