Former Sen. Saviello says he won’t run for governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A former lawmaker who battled against an electric transmission line in western Maine won’t be running for governor.

Colby College takes ownership of two Maine islands

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) Officials with Colby College said Thursday the school has taken over stewardship of two islands off the coast of Maine.

Maine CDC director opposes psilocybin mushroom legalization

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is opposed to the legalization of psilocybin mushrooms for treatment of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Maine man not criminally responsible for killing tree farmer

A judge on Wednesday accepted the defense contention that a man accused of killing a Christmas tree farmer in a random attack was not criminally responsible for his actions because of mental illness.

Omicron could be fading in Maine as hospitalizations lower

The omicron variant of COVID-19 could be waning in Maine, where hospitalizations are declining, the state’s top health official said Wednesday.

Boyfriend of woman shot in Aroostook County taken into custody

The boyfriend of an Aroostook County woman who was shot inside of her home is facing charges as an investigation gets underway.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

(WGAN) Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

Change in the air: Maine Turnpike looks at cash-free tolls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Change is in the air, and it’s leaving the toll booths.

Judge to accept man’s insanity defense in couple’s killing

A judge indicated Tuesday that he intends to accept a man’s insanity defense in the fatal stabbings of a couple in Turner.

Deadly house fire in Penobscot County under investigation

Investigators say the owner of a Hampden home died in a fire Monday night.