Construction to get underway on new USM residence hall

Ground was broken Thursday on a nearly $100 million residence hall construction project on the University of Southern Maine campus in Portland.

Flat tire causes fatal dump truck crash in northern Maine

DYER BROOK, Maine (AP) A driver was killed when a flat tire caused his dump truck to leave Interstate 95 and crash into trees, Maine State Police said.

Vax site at Scarborough Downs to close this week

The mass vaccination site at the former site of Scarborough Downs will be closing on Thursday.

Defense contractor’s Senate campaign donations investigated

U.S authorities are investigating allegations that a Hawaii-based defense contractor illegally donated $150,000 to the reelection fund of a Maine senator who advocated for an $8 million Navy contract with the company, according to court documents unsealed this week.

Man who spoke of ‘zombies’ in shooting sentenced to prison

A Maine man accused of firing a gun in a New Hampshire shopping plaza, saying he believed “zombies,” “droids,’” and “drones,” were trying to get him, has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to at least two years in prison.

Woman charged with threatening Sen. Collins found not competent to stand trial

A judge has ruled that a Maine woman charged with threatening Republican Sen. Susan Collins in voicemails is not competent to stand trial.

Man totals truck in Sabattus after counting money behind the wheel

A man who was counting money while driving crashed and totaled his truck in Sabattus, according to police.

Maine lawmakers convene for what may be last time at civic center

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is convening for what may be the last time at the Augusta Civic Center.

Maine senators want to make pandemic telehealth changes permanent

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s senators are joining a push to make the use of telehealth easier as the country moves beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine CDC warns of E. coli infection connected to store

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Patrons of a Maine store might be at risk of a foodborne illness because of an infected worker who handled food there for several weeks, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said.