A Family with 5 children homeless following a fire at a mobile home in Topsham

A fire at a trailer in Topsham left a family homeless but it could have been much worse, the fire chief said.

Man convicted in parking lot killing sentenced

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A Maine man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a Massachusetts resident in an Auburn fast-food parking lot was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday.

Maine governor meets with Montenegro defense chief

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor welcomed the chief of defense of the Balkan country of Montenegro on Monday.

Maine lawmakers pass bill to prevent campus sexual assault

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A committee of the Maine Legislature has approved a proposal that backers say would better support sexual assault survivors on college campuses.

Chemicals found in well water near Kittery landfill

KITTERY, Maine (AP) Officials in Kittery have found elevated levels of industrial chemicals and arsenic in well water near the town’s landfill.

Maine’s lucrative baby eel fishery starts this week

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s lucrative fishery for baby eels starts on Tuesday.

Senator Angus King want to know impact of national park attendance

King has called on National Park Service Director Charles Sams for a congressional briefing about the subject.

Maine island library wants your banned books

There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular Christmas show. Now there’s an island for unwanted and banned books, too.

Maine gov plans $850 checks for residents hit by inflation

Maine’s governor released a revised budget proposal on Friday that would increase checks the state plans to send to residents to $850.

Waldo County man accused of causing window damage with BB gun

Police have charged a Searsmont man who they say is responsible for causing window damage in several towns.