Maine state treasurer to begin mailing checks to thousands of Mainers

The state of Maine says 300,000 Mainers will soon be receiving a check in the mail for $104.

Millinocket man charged with aggravated assault for allegedly wounding man with samurai sword

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) A Maine man who police say cut another man’s arm with a samurai sword during a fight has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Father of boy killed in Standish crash dies at hospital

The father of an 8-year-old boy who died in a crash in Standish on Saturday has succumbed to the injuries he suffered in the wreck.

Canaan man dies in crash, passenger taken to hospital

CANAAN, Maine (AP) Police say a motorist was killed when his car left a road and crashed into trees in the town of Canaan, Maine.

Wiscasset man accused of threatening to kill restaurant employee

Police arrested a Wiscasset man accused of threatening an employee after he was refused service at a local restaurant.

Classes cancelled in Maine school district due to email threat

A Maine school district canceled school Thursday morning due to a threat sent over email.

Maine man still hospitalized more than 3 months after blast

The building manager credited with saving lives by evacuating a building before a deadly propane blast in Farmington remains hospitalized more than three months later.

Police seek driver after 16-year-old girl gets hit by car in Norway

Police are still trying to identify the driver who struck a 16-year-old pedestrian in Oxford County on New Year’s Eve.

Judge sets bail at $1M for man who shot Maine police officer

A judge has set bail at $1 million for a man accused of shooting a police officer and leading several law enforcement agencies on a wild chase in which more shots were fired in Maine.

New Law Requires Maine Insurers to Cover Hearing Aids

A law taking effect on New Year’s Day makes Maine the fifth state to require private health insurers to cover hearing aids.