Authorities identify inmate who died at Cumberland County Jail

Kevin Whitford, 65, of Sanford, had been held at the jail as a federal prisoner since January.

Group using fake name to survey Mainers on culture war issues

The American Principles Project conducted the 'Maine Today & Public Insight' poll and said it soon could launch anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant and anti-critical race theory ads attacking Gov. Janet Mills. LePage’s campaign strategist said his team was not behind the poll.

Texas state police launch internal review of Uvalde response

The action comes on the heels of a damning 80-page report released over the weekend by the Texas House that revealed failures at all levels of law enforcement.

Trump donors ran $27 million real estate and green card scam, prosecutors say

None of their investors ever received green cards, the feds allege.

City of Lewiston hires 8 new employees

Starbucks workers in Biddeford vote to unionize

The Biddeford location becomes the first in Maine to join Starbucks Workers United.

Fewer COVID patients ending up in Maine ICUs, but new variants keep pandemic going

The number of patients in intensive care dropped to 11 this week, the lowest number in nearly a year.

Patriots launch five home runs to cool off Sea Dogs

After winning eight straight, Portland has lost two games in a row.

MPBN to expand signal to Bethel area for public radio

Maine Public has earmarked Bethel, Greenville, and Millinocket to extend its Maine Public Radio footprint and Calais, Fort Kent, Greenville, and Mars Hill as areas of growth for Maine Public Classical.

Health care workers suing state over vaccine mandate reveal names in court

The seven plaintiffs suing the state lost their jobs at MaineHealth, Genesis Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center when they refused to get the vaccine because of their religious beliefs.