Old Fort Western celebrates life of Martha Ballard

Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds

Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.

Mills vetoes bill to ban foreign spending on referendum campaigns. It will likely go to voters in November.

The governor says the bill's language is too broad and would likely result in unintended consequences, including infringing on free speech.

Maine official in charge of sports betting received 1-week unpaid suspension for offensive tweets

Gaming Control Unit Executive Directive Milt Champion made social media posts containing sexist language and racist connotations,

Maine amateur golfing icon Mark Plummer starts strong at Maine Event

Plummer, a 13-time Maine Amateur title winner, is still in contention heading into final round.

Maine Senate votes down bill to establish safe injection sites

The Senate voted 18-16 Tuesday against the measure proposed by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, but lawmakers may consider an amendment to form a working group to study the feasibility of creating harm reduction centers.

Civil rights group may seek federal probe of Maine’s indigent defense system

A forthcoming report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will detail shortcomings of legal services for the state’s poor.

Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say

A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.

Additional violations found at Augusta residence where porch collapsed, but tenants allowed to return

The violations are considered common and are not imminently hazardous, said the city's director of code enforcement.

Maine lawmaker calls for sweeping review of state constitution

Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman wants to create a 13-member, bipartisan commission to study and recommend changes to state government.