AUBURN Police say two fundraising websites have been approved by the family of two young boys who fell into the Androscoggin River last week, one of whom is still missing, the other hospitalized. Auburn Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen confirmed that a fundraising page has been created by the boys’ aunt, Michelle Naous, that can […]

RUMFORD (AP) — A Republican candidate for district attorney in Maine accused of sexually abusing a former client has been suspended from practicing law in the state. Auburn lawyer Seth Carey, who is running for district attorney in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, was suspended from practicing law Monday by a Superior Court judge. The […]

ROCKLAND (AP) — Want some politics with your lobster? Not this year. The organizers of the annual Maine Lobster Festival are kicking politics out of the event’s parade this coming summer. The festival’s board voted last week to exclude all political organizations and candidates from the annual parade, which is set for Aug. 4. The […]

KENNEBUNKPORT (AP) — A Maine food festival run by a magazine is being canceled this year in the wake of 8-year-old allegations of sexual harassment against the publication’s owner. The Portland Press Herald reports Maine Magazine is canceling this year’s Kennebunkport Festival. The festival ordinarily takes place in June. A former designer for Maine Media […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH (AP) — Police in Maine say they are seeking a suspected arsonist for setting portable toilets on fire in Old Orchard Beach. Two port-a-potties were completely destroyed in the fire Friday. Officials say a 911 call reporting the fire described a white man with a shaved head fleeing the scene, wearing a […]