Toy Fund donations top $180,000 – so far

PFAS found in almost 1,000 Maine products, so far

From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.

Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup

Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.

Vassalboro man accused of home invasion is subdued by neighbors in Greene

Scott Hafford was charged with kidnapping, two counts of burglary, illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, two counts of assault and violating conditions of release.

Oxford County tallies more than $5.7 million in public infrastructure damage from flood

Franklin and Oxford counties together sustain nearly $9 million in early damage estimates from the Dec. 18 storm that included severe flooding. In Kennebec County, the total is expected to increase when all damage reports are filed for representatives from federal and state emergency management agencies to review.

Republican lawmaker files resolution to impeach Bellows for disqualifying Trump

While impeachment of the secretary of state is highly unlikely, some Republican lawmakers said her decision to keep former president Donald Trump off Maine's primary ballot has energized Republican voters.

Maine State House evacuated as state capitols across U.S. face bomb threats

About 300 people were ordered out of the Maine State House because of the hoax bomb threat Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of a new legislative session.

Early morning fire displaces 4 people at Skowhegan motel

The fire did not affect the building but displaced the four guests because firefighters had to remove a deck outside the door to the unit to contain the blaze.

Hundreds rally at Maine State House for stricter gun laws

Some also called for protecting Second Amendment rights as Maine lawmakers returned for a new session that is expected to focus on gun safety in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston in October.

Maine lobstermen sue state over requirement to track boats

Federal and state regulators say the trackers will help them understand fishing patterns and protect right whales. Lobstermen say the devices violate their privacy rights.