Palmyra home destroyed by explosion and fire

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire and explosion at a home in Palmyra.

State to rescind recommendation for universal masking at Maine schools

Beginning March 9th, universal masking will no longer be recommended for Maine’s schools and childcare facilities

Investigation underway after Patten man dies in custody

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a Patten man died shortly after he was arrested by officers.

Maine man faces sentencing for double killing after plea

A Maine man charged with killing his sister and brother-in-law pleaded no contest to murder on Wednesday.

Maine looking for citizen scientists to track spawning smelt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A group of Maine conservation organizations and a state agency are looking for volunteers to help with a project to restore a species of important fish to the state’s waters.

27 Romanians turned back after illegally crossing into Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP) More than two dozen Romanians detained at the Maine border late last week have been returned to Canada, federal authorities said.

Baby lobster numbers low off New England as waters warm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) New data show the population of baby lobsters off New England is below average, raising concerns about the size of future commercial hauls of the valuable crustaceans as waters warm.

Environmentalists not blown away by Maine space corp. proposal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Some members of the environmental advocacy movement are skeptical about a proposal that would establish a Maine Space Corporation.

Vets home says closing 2 Maine facilities is “only course”

A nonprofit group that runs veterans homes in Maine said Tuesday it has no choice but to close two facilities despite calls from state officials to keep them open.

ACLU sues over inequities in Maine’s public defender system

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine sued the system that provides attorneys to those who can’t afford them on Tuesday, saying it fails to provide adequate representation.