Pine Cone Reelers to start beginner square dance program March 5

Lawmakers to propose intervention centers for mental health emergencies

Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.

Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records

The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.

Maine lawmakers weigh bill to increase first responder death benefit

Two Maine firefighters and 2 police officers have died in the line of duty since 2018, prompting a proposal to raise the state death benefit for survivors from $50,000 to $75,000.

Public health officials test first person in Maine for deadly coronavirus

The test was done because the person showed symptoms of a lower respiratory illness and had either traveled to China recently or come in contact with someone known to have the virus. Results are expected in 1 to 5 days.

Regulators may investigate whether CMP issued improper disconnection notices

State law prohibits electric utilities from disconnecting customers' power during winter months without the Maine Public Utilities Commission's approval.

Never Give up Never Quit proceeds to benefit Travis Mills Foundation

Meets are Scheduled for Jan. 11 and 13 at the Augusta Armory.

Massachusetts man accused of kidnapping woman was headed for Canada, police say

Stephen Pilson, 52, of Beverly was intoxicated and homicidal when officers arrested him Sunday in Kennebunk, according to state police.

Multicultural Center open house set for Wednesday

United Way sets highest campaign goal

Charlie's Family of Dealerships leading the efforts.