Protected area to help rare whales off Maine coast

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal ocean managers say a rare species of whale has been detected east of Portland, Maine, and they are using a special protected zone to try to keep them safe.

Nearly 500 wooded acres to be protected in central Maine

OXFORD, Maine (AP) Conservation groups in Maine have collaborated to preserve nearly 500 acres of wooded land in the central part of the state.

Man dies after being struck by car on Commercial Street

Police say the man was hit in the area of 555 Commercial Street around 1:20 a.m.

Memorial service honors David Flanagan, Maine business icon and former CMP chief

A Memorial Service was held for David Flanagan, former CMP Chief who let CMP through the Ice Storm of 1998

Missing Woman with Early Onset Dementia located in Standish

A woman reported missing in Standish was quickly located. She has early onset dementia and may not have survived if not found when she was.

Maine turkey hunt ending for the fall

Maine has a large turkey population and has allowed more turkey hunting to help try to control it.

Part-time police officer accused of sexual assault of teen

STOCKTON SPRINGS, Maine (AP) — A part-time police officer in Maine has been arrested on a charge of sexually assaulting a teenager many times over a span of several months.

New Hampshire police to clear out homeless encampment

A homeless encampment in New Hampshire will soon be cleared out, displacing dozens of people.

Maine DEP leader to take vote into account in transmission line permit decision

Maine’s environmental commissioner said Friday she’ll take the referendum vote into account when deciding whether to suspend a permit for a $1 billion electric transmission line in western Maine.

Brunswick Police: No evidence of sexual assault at football retreat

Police in a Maine town say there is no evidence sexual assault took place at a local high school football team’s retreat.