Maine pols oppose funding virus response with heat aid cut

Members of the Maine congressional delegation are opposed to a plan from President Donald Trump to divert millions of dollars in heating assistance to the country’s response to coronavirus.

Mercy Hospital sells historic building in Portland

Northern Light Mercy Hospital has sold its historic State Street property in Portland as it prepares to consolidate operations at its new Fore River campus.

More than 2 dozen displaced by Maine apartment fire

More than two dozen people were displaced by an apartment fire in Sanford.

New Maine law to increase access to epinephrine devices

Supporters of a new Maine law say the state’s schools and summer camps will have better access to epinephrine devices due to a new law in the state.

18 firefighters resign amid disagreement with town officials

A group of 18 firefighters in Maine have resigned after a disagreement with town officials.

Drug agents seize cocaine and guns from man’s home in Mexico, Maine

A man from Mexico, Maine has been charged with selling cocaine.

Portland police investigate after driver struck utility pole, fled scene

Police in Portland are looking for a driver who fled after striking a utility pole early Thursday.

Maine close to barring waiting periods for kids’ dental care

The Maine Senate has approved a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.

Pennsylvania man dies in snowmobile crash in northern Maine

A Pennsylvania man has died in a snowmobile crash in the northern Maine town of Mapleton.

Proposal to scrutinize Maine protective services moves on

Maine’s child protection office could face new scrutiny if the state Legislature passes a new oversight proposal.