Deadly police shooting of Belfast man who threatened arson ruled self-defense

Daniel Ryan was shot and killed by Waldo County Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger last year after police said he swung a burning can of gas at them.

West Nile virus found in Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Washington counties

Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine's 16 counties.

Unity does exist in this aptly named Maine town – everyone avoids talking politics

The tense divisiveness on the national stage can feel far away from this Waldo County town.

Truck collides with train in Waldo County

The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries he sustained when the truck was thrown into a ditch alongside a crossing in Prospect.

Maine high court to consider whether to try Waldo County teen as an adult in deadly shooting

Atilio Delgado was 16 when police say he shot and killed James Cluney in May 2022.

Unity man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault of minor in Hartland

Jesse Harvey, 30, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a child younger than 16 over the past four years, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Eligible counties for Hurricane Lee yet to be determined

When a Major Disaster Declaration is approved for all, or some, of Maine’s 16 counties, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants will be available to assist.

Maine State Credit Union to donate $20,000 to charities

Mother sentenced to 47 years in prison for killing 3-year-old son

With Jessica Trefethen's sentencing over, the family of Maddox Williams' father wants to see reforms at DHHS, which was involved several times in the toddler's short life.

Wood banks in high demand as winter bears down on Maine

Maine communities are organizing more volunteer groups to provide firewood at little or no fee to people in need as heating and other costs soar this winter.