Fishing groups are suing over the creation of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England coast.

Karina Escajeda, who teaches English to immigrant and refugee students in Augusta, was selected as one of 25 American teachers for a Fulbright award and grant.

The Pittsfield construction company will expand an outdated warehouse at the Navy base.

Jean Harmon is accused of assaulting the town's solid waste manager, but says the two were 'Gibbs cuffing,' a playful slap popularized by a character on the hit TV show 'NCIS.'

Nancy Ludwig, 65, faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

Nokomis Regional High School, Newport senior Madison Hopkins changed her college major from forensic science to 'undeclared,' telling the crowd it is OK to change one's mind.

The bill facing Gov. Janet Mills would prevent lobbyists from giving to candidates outside their districts at any time.

Rep. Chellie Pingree joins the governor and other state officials for a meeting at Merrill Auditorium and then a tour of the city's emergency shelter at the Portland Expo.

Regional officials participating in the ‘Stupendous Tournament of Transit’ get a firsthand look at the challenges facing commuters who rely on public transportation.

The first day of the 35th annual cycling event brought hundreds to Lewiston, on a new course layout designed to bring the Trek to more people.

The aluminum treatment aims to prohibit growth of algae's favorite food, phosphorus, and officials hope it will help keep the lake crystal clear.

Experts trade testimony about how drugs affected John D. Williams' state of mind at the time he shot Cpl. Eugene Cole. The defendant says he will not testify.

The nonprofit serves homeless and low-income Mainers at the organization’s drop-in centers, soup kitchens, food pantry and shelters.

The county administrator said Friday that Lloyd Trafton has submitted his resignation to the board of Western Mountains and Rivers after complaints of a conflict of interest.

Corey Leak, 34, of Manhattan, has multiple prior drug convictions from out of state on his record, according to state prosecutor.

Waterville area police reports for June 14, 2019.

The play, written by David Lindsay-Abaire, debuts today.

Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.

All articles were approved as written, but a typographical error in one article will leave the town $11,000 short in General Government funding.

Augusta area police reports for June 14, 2019.

The incident Friday afternoon sent 3 schools into lockdown for about an hour, and a realistic-looking pellet gun was found in the area.

They have stood at Main and School streets since immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Col. John Cote said Friday that a state police investigation found Detective Benjamin Campbell was following proper procedure when he was struck by a tire in Hampden.

The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.

No sooner had a woman been carried out than rescuers were called to help another hiker with leg injuries.

The moose, which had been seen around town in the previous few days, broke through the window of the abandoned restaurant early Friday.

The Maine CDC has public health nurses working with newly arrived asylum seekers at the Portland Expo, and a clinic will offer primary care as needed.

No one was struck by the bullet and no injuries were reported, police said.

City councilors discuss spending as much as $100,000 and organizing a regional effort to help deal with the surge in asylum seekers coming to Portland from the southern border.

Police say James Emerton, 54, has targeted motor vehicles, businesses, restaurants, schools, libraries, offices and employee lockers.

The family pet had been missing for at least four days before he returned to his owners on Howe Street in Lewiston.

Westbrook police said the suspect robbed the Big Apple convenience store on Main Street around 4 p.m.

The 54-year-old transient was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, operating after suspension and unauthorized used of property.

Residents voted on 60 articles Thursday night, including changes to the town's Medical Marijuana Ordinance.

More than 170 asylum seekers from Africa spend their first day in a makeshift shelter as more arrive and the city receives over $63,000 from over 700 donors.

The state rests its case in the trial of John D. Williams, who is charged with murder in the death of Cpl. Eugene Cole.

The 2 bills sought to give local officials or voters more say in whether electric utilities could build transmission lines through their municipalities.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not pull funding June 30 as threatened.

Jeffrey T. Tilton, 55, has been indicted on a range of charges including unlawful sexual touching, furnishing liquor to minors and assault, as well as a felony count of witness tampering, stemming from an investigation of an underage drinking party in Richmond.

Jeffrey T. Tilton, 55, is indicted on 12 charges, including furnishing liquor to minors, assault and a felony count of witness tampering.

Hugh Sharp of Cape Elizabeth will try to become the first unicyclist to complete the fundraising event, now in its 35th year.

The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.

A St. Albans woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not deemed life-threatening after her car was rear-ended and pushed into a tractor-trailer on U.S. Route 2, police said.

Article amendments approved at Wednesday's annual meeting set $6,900 more aside for highway plowing and Rural Community Action.

Augusta area police reports for June 13, 2019.

The final piece of making the change from elected to appointed Town Office staff is in the town's proposed spending plan for the upcoming budget year.

The Planning Board on Monday will look at preliminary and final plans for a proposed 47,692-square-foot hotel at 9 Main St. downtown.

Andy Vellani beat current board Chairman Jim Grant with 155 votes to Grant's 66.

The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.