Maine university president withdraws after hiring complaints

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The incoming president of a public university in Maine has voluntarily withdrawn from his position amid complaints from faculty members about his hiring.

Shooting that killed Maine toddler preceded by shirt fight

A Maine man who fatally shot his toddler niece did so after getting into a fight with the child’s father over a shirt, police said.

Wells man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old

Andrew Huber Young is accused of shooting the toddler and two men at a home Saturday afternoon.

University of Maine trustees consider Malloy’s fate

In recent weeks, the faculty senates of three campuses have each issued no-confidence votes in Malloy.

Vacancies effectively shut down small Maine town

The town office has been closed since April 21, and it’s unclear when some of the key positions might be filled.

Saturday Shooting involves a family in Wells

There isn’t much information yet regarding a shooting Saturday in Wells

Police investigate shooting death at Augusta towing business

Maine State Police say a Lewiston man was fatally shot at a towing company in Augusta on Friday.

Hancock County man arrested following incident in Otis

A man was taken into custody after an incident involving police crisis negotiators in Otis on Thursday.

Maine car dealer to donate $100 to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for every car sold

For the third year in a row, a Maine car dealership is donating $100 to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for every car sold during the month of May.

Man pleads not guilty to holding knife to guard’s neck

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A man who held a knife to a security officer’s neck before being shot in a federal building in Maine’s capital has pleaded not guilty.