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'Appallingly horrific' injuries: Defense blames drugs in Maine hammer attack
The trial of a Milford man accused of hitting his girlfriend in the head with a hammer several times and then driving her against her will to a secluded road in Alton in May 2023 is underway. Djvan Carter,
Maine immigrant community on edge as Pres. Trump takes office
Trump signed a handful of executive orders Monday, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border.
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Maine's only Cracker Barrel location closes after 15 years
Maine's only Cracker Barrel location has permanently closed its doors after 15 years of Southern hospitality. The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties,
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Trump's order blocking wind power could risk Maine clean energy plans
Trump's order could hinder development of Maine’s demonstration floating wind farm on a federal Gulf of Maine lease. And a suspension of federal permitting could impact a planned wind power project in Northern Maine.
New federal data shows Maine’s child welfare agency is moving against national trends
Earlier this month, the independent watchdog monitoring Maine’s child welfare agency went before the legislature’s government oversight committee and admitted frustration.

Search resumes for Maine fishermen missing since Sat.

Coast Guard looking for father and son missing at sea off Maine
Search resumes for Maine fishermen missing since Saturday
The Maine Marine Patrol is resuming the search for two commercial fishermen reported missing Saturday. Chester Barrett and his son, Aaron Barrett, were reported missing by a family member when they failed to return to South Addison from Edmunds aboard the scallop fishing boat "Sudden Impact.
Maine Marine Patrol continues search-and-recovery efforts for two fishermen off Down East coast
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What you need to know about the lawsuit over Maine’s public defense system
A superior court justice will hear arguments this week about what the state can do to meet its constitutional obligation to provide attorneys for people who can't afford their own.
NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte joins Maine in rejecting new lobster regulations to protect industry
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte sent a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) that oversees lobster caught by New Hampshire and Maine fishermen, stating New Hampshire would not comply with the guidelines set to go into effect July 1.
Maine Sen. Collins against pardons for violent crimes
Collins was questioned on Tuesday on Capitol Hill by reporters about President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the rioters. At first, she deferred, saying she wasn't sure who exactly was pardoned.
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Nordic skiing faces uncertain future in Southern and Central Maine
There is less snowfall in southern Maine, and when it does snow, more frequent melt events mean it doesn't stick around for long. And Nordic skiing — a sport that relies on natural snow — is feeling the impact.
Maine shelters ramp up efforts as temperatures plummet
Shelters and community warming centers across the state are preparing for increased demand in the coming days as temperatures are forecast to drop.
Maine men’s hockey slips with a loss and tie at home
After a loss and a tie to UConn at Alfond Arena, columnist Travis Lazarczyk drops the Black Bears to No. 6 on his ballot this week.