NC company plans to create 100 jobs in Lincoln

A North Carolina company that makes a composite wood material intends to build a factory in Lincoln that would employ about 100 people.

Maine Climate Council holds its first meeting

The Maine Climate Council has held its first meeting just days after Democratic Gov. Janet Mills addressed the United Nations to talk about the state’s efforts to address climate change.

Referee hit in the face by cannon blast suffers injuries

CASTINE, Maine (AP) A referee who was hit in the face by a cannon blast during a Maine Maritime Academy football game is recovering from his injuries.

Maine teen charged with killing mother agrees to plea deal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine teenager charged with the stabbing and strangling death of his mother has entered into a plea bargain.

Maine to eye potential ban on vaping products

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A state senator in Maine says she’s going to introduce a bill to ban the sale of vaping products in the wake of concerns about illnesses and deaths stemming from them.

No public data compromised by attack on state computers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said computer services are being restored in Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions after a phishing attack.

Woman receives over 500 letters from health care company

A Maine woman says she received more than 500 letters from UnitedHealthcare in five days.

First Maine woman to travel into space

A Maine astronaut will be the first woman and third person from the state to travel into space.

Maine shipyard bid improves with Lockheed Martin withdrawal

A Maine shipyard has a better chance of securing a contract to design and build frigates for the U.S. Navy because one of its competitors is dropping out of the running.

Pedestrian hit, injured by car driven by police detective

A pedestrian in Maine suffered minor injuries when she was hit by a vehicle driven by a Maine State Police detective in Augusta.