Man taken into custody following standoff in Buxton

Police say one man was taken into custody peacefully following a standoff that prompted several schools in the area to lock down.

Vaccination eligibility to expand to Maine school staff and child care providers

Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her administration will align Maine’s vaccination plan with President Biden’s recent directive to make school staff and child care providers eligible.

Passenger injured after tree branch falls on moving vehicle in Sidney

A 79-year-old woman was critically injured after getting impaled by the branch of a falling tree while riding in the passenger seat of a car.

Missing Augusta man found dead

A Maine man who’s been missing since January was found dead in Augusta.

Livestreamed mass and other events planned for St. Patrick’s Day week

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will livestream St. Patrick’s Day mass this year.

Mainers 60 and older now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to people who are 60 and older on Wednesday.

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be Interior secretary.

Maine considers ban on aerial herbicide spraying in forestry

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban aerial spraying of some herbicides in forestry.

49 people charged in connection to alleged NY drug ring

Forty-nine people have been charged in connection to a sophisticated drug trafficking network allegedly run by the New York-based Bully Gang.

Portland businesses can continue renewing outdoor dining and retail permits into 2022

The City of Portland has outlined it’s plan for the use of outdoor retail and restaurant space for the foreseeable future.