The Democrat is most well known for her efforts to combat sexual assault in the military and on college campuses.

Britain is one of the largest U.S. trading partners, so any negative effects from a possible messy exit from the EU could hurt American interests.

Officials say Briana Thayer, who will serve 4 years of a 6-year sentence, was the 'financial officer' for a ring that smuggled $3.2 million worth of heroin into Oxford County before their arrests in 2015.

The overall capacity, however, has remained roughly the same even as the state's population of children has declined.

Three vehicles collide near the Arundel town line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Joe Pesci portrayed him in the 1995 film "Casino."

The band's April album release will mark its final record in a career spanning three decades.

The draft recommendations were compiled by a diverse group of 20 organizations discussing the 'next generation' of land conservation.

Fishermen fear the co-op will be repurposed for non-marine uses, but the potential owners say the seafood dealer and restaurant will keep operating on the property.

Maulian Dana said this week that Rep. Benjamin T. Collings, of Portland, is sponsoring a yet to be developed bill that targets the use of Indians as a mascot for Skowhegan school teams.

Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’

The federal judge says it would be irresponsible to allow critical employees to stay home, and pointed out that Congress, not the judiciary, controls federal spending.

The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors.

A proposal would limit franchises to one small commercial district, away from the small, locally owned businesses that give the downtown its character.

The prime minister now faces a no-confidience vote that could trigger a national election only 10 weeks before the country is due to leave the European Union.

It’s a fairly common practice among politicians with enough personal wealth to finance some or all of their campaigns.

Jonathan Roberts was indicted for the August death of a woman who died in Damariscotta Lake after being struck by Roberts' watercraft.

Sales of the iconic Maine coffee brandy fell behind a competitor for the first time in 2018.

A fire Monday night in a utility space could put the building out of commission for a few weeks.

William Barr, in his confirmation hearing Tuesday, also disclosed having discussed special counsel Robert Mueller with Trump during a meeting in 2017 when Barr declined to join Trump's legal team.

It's the streaming company's biggest price increase.

The woman suffered only minor injuries in the incident, which occurred on Town Farm Road.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's proposal.

Two of the men named by the regional governing body of the Catholic order were accused of abuse that occurred during their time at the high school in Portland.

The Marine combat veteran stands to have some sway over contracts for Bath Iron Works.

She delighted audiences in 'Hello, Dolly.'

Dwight Osgood Jr., 37, was arrested Tuesday, one day after the body of Kary Dill, 35, was found at their home in Clifton, Maine State Police say.

The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.

Partner towns in the school district will pay $10 per thousand, while those outside will pay $7.50 per thousand.

Children in school uniforms join the protests, which followed a weekend decision by the government to more than double the price of gasoline.

William Owens was shot as he and the two women left the processing facility in Logan Township, N.J.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sees the sentence as a political move.

For smugglers of people or contraband, walls are a temporary inconvenience they will ultimately find ways to get around.

The current enrollment of 6,821 will decline 1.2 percent to an estimated 6,724 students in 2025, a consultant forecasts.

The circular sheet appears to be rotating and growing, drawing comparisons to a crop circle, a Lazy Susan and a duck-go-round.

Trump administration rules would restrict the ability of some women to get birth control at no charge because their employers object on religious or moral grounds.

City councilors took no action to reverse decision that closed The Cannabis Healing Center following a public hearing.

Mary Sabins and Christine Landes were sworn in as president and vice president, respectively.

The judge says he will announce a verdict Feb. 1 in the trial of James 'Ted' Sweeney, 58, who is accused of beating his former girlfriend to death with a softball bat.

The New Gloucester representative is moved to act after her son brings home a novel that included a graphic description of a rape that falsely portrayed the crime as potentially pleasurable for the victim.

The family had just moved into the apartment and the door was easy to open.

Though the damage was contained to a first-floor electrical room, the building – which is heavily used by many community members – will need new electrical equipment and wiring.

In what may be a preview of a re-election campaign, the mayor calls for action on education, housing, transportation, workers' benefits, the environment and more.

Riskier foods such as cheeses, produce and infant formula account for about a third of the agency's roughly 8,400 routine inspections each year.

The power company faces tens of billions of dollars in potential liability.

Polls show that high drug prices are a major concern for consumers, and that majorities favor government action regardless of political party identification.

The attorney representing the defendants, which include the city and its police department, is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit stemming from two shooting deaths by landlord James Pak in 2012.

Jordan Berube, 22, is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old in October.

The group had collected signatures to force a citywide vote on limiting non-marine uses of the waterfront.

The new governor has moved quickly to nominate candidates for her Cabinet.