Maine Senate approves online voter registration bill in party-line vote

The Maine Senate has approved a bill that would allow online voter registration.

Woman found unconscious, lying in street in Sanford

Sanford Police say a woman is in stable condition after an incident that left her unconscious and lying in the street Thursday morning.

Winterport fire claims two lives, officials say

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety has reported a house fire that claimed the lives of two people in Winterport early Thursday morning.

Wardens search for another missing person on Maine lake

Maine Game Wardens are responding to another incident involving a person who appears to have fallen in a Maine lake.

Maine schools told to prepare for full-time, in-person fall

The administration of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine’s school districts Wednesday that the state expects all schools to resume full-time, in-person learning in the fall.

Police search for suspect accused of attacking woman in Portland’s West End

Police in Portland are searching for a suspect after a woman said she was attacked with a club.

13-year-old girl rescued from Maine river dies next day

A 13-year-old girl died one day after she was rescued from drowning while playing in the Androscoggin River with her family and friends.

Maine lawmakers give initial approval to ban obscene language on vanity license plates

Maine’s lax approach to vulgarity on vanity license plates may soon become more restrictive.

Mysterious black substance on Wells Beach is many dead bugs

WELLS, Maine (AP) Scientists have determined that a black substance that had settled near the shore line over several days at a beach in Maine is made up of millions of dead bugs.

Maine Senate grants initial approval to proposed COVID-19 Review Commission

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might create a special commission to review the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic in the state.