The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.

Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.

Two high school seniors stopped to help when they found a young boy running shoeless in the road on a January night.

Maine State Police have charged Jeremiah Godfrey, 43, with murder in the shooting death of Sherri Sweet, 37.

Lawmakers heard proposals for banning bump stocks and other rapid-fire devices, prohibiting untraceable 'ghost guns' and easing Maine's concealed carry law.

The marquee signs from 5 of the city's former gay bars line the walls of this West End establishment and quietly tell the story of what Portland's queer community has been through.

Developers plan for the town center portion of the development to evolve into a gathering space and destination for the community, with a central green surrounded by shops, restaurants, breweries and other amenities.

Daniel Field, 30, lived in the home owned by his father, officials said.

Gorham Town Council still officially supports the toll road connector. A state Transportation Committee public hearing discussing the future of the connector will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Augusta and streamed online.

Residents in the Two Rod Road area have taken issue with industrial uses in their neighborhood, including noise complaints and expressing concerns about heightened traffic and 24/7 operating hours.

The eighth annual Checking for Charity hockey fundraiser, put on by South Portland firefighters, will take place on Sunday, March 30.

If medical offices provided more help navigating our health care system, they might see fewer frustrated patients.

Aaron Frey says deleting personal and genetic information is the best move while the company is in bankruptcy.

Town meetings can be daunting — but they're the best opportunity for residents to make their voices heard at the municipal level.

Maine's secretary of state is expected to be part of a crowded field of candidates in the 2026 race.

Tensions linger as the Maine Legislature returns to Augusta on Tuesday to start the next phase of budget work.

No injuries were reported, but the blaze caused by a faulty electrical system displaced all those who were staying at the motel.

Police and emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle crash on a rural road northwest of Charlottesville at around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, local officials said.

Some support the proposed concert hall, citing the economic benefits, but many raise concerns about infrastructure issues and the effect the venue would have on the city's music scene.

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined several multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.

Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he's been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.

President Donald Trump referenced election fraud as he signed the order Tuesday, saying, 'this will end it, hopefully.'

It was not clear Tuesday night whether anyone was in the home at the time of the blaze, or what may have caused it.

Details about the incidents are scant, and it was not immediately clear whether the shooting and death are connected.

The remains of Michael Roberts were found in Garcelon Bog in January after he went missing in November 2019.

Copies of the students' paper can be picked up at Scarborough Town Hall.

The Portland Museum of Art continues its annual tradition of Youth Art Month, and Scarborough students comment on their experience having artwork displayed.

Join us at noon Thursday, April 24 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from novelist, memoirist, and playwright, Monica Wood.

Miguel Oliveras has been missing for 18 years and was last seen at a club on Riverside Street.

Court records describe numerous social media posts in which Thadius C. Wind allegedly made threats against government officials, law enforcement and 'all of mankind.'

Sen. Susan Collins, who was ill and did not attend the hearing where senators grilled Trump's director of national intelligence, said she also is seeking answers about why and how the breach occurred.

State law prohibits Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power from pulling the plug on delinquent customers from Nov. 15 to April 15. Consumer advocates and utilities are urging people to reach out.

Rep. Chellie Pingree said the rationale given by Lee Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, is 'infuriating and absurd.'

New Gloucester debated plans for renovating its transfer station, which will be voted on at a town meeting in May.

Residents have filed a petition to remove Heather Donahue, one of the town's three select board members, from office at a recall election scheduled for April 23.

Gray Facilities and Parks Director Mo Russo recently received the Outstanding Parks Professional Award from the state Recreation and Park Association.

Maple producers across the Lakes Region celebrated the statewide holiday last weekend.

The genetic testing company says the filing won’t change the way it stores or protects data, but experts are still urging caution.

The president is downplaying the incident as 'the only glitch in two months' of his administration.

Redfern Properties wants to build more than 500 market-rate apartments in Bayside, but the economic climate would have to improve significantly for the project to move forward.

Michelle Johnson, a retired Air Force lieutenant general, will deliver the address at the University of New England's 190th commencement ceremony on May 17.

But some expressed concern about moving forward with the bond at a time the district plans to lay off employees to balance its budget.

'There’s no room to absorb additional costs' in Maine’s health care system, one health care executive says.

A bill sponsored by Sen. Joseph Baldacci, D-Bangor, would create 3 'crisis centers' to reduce the number of children stuck in hospitals with no place to go.

Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal's new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.

Weather balloons provide information that forecasters and computer models use to figure out what the weather will be and how dangerous it can get.

Heidi Tasker, 36, was scheduled to make her first court appearance Monday, but it was rescheduled for next week as she was 'in a high state of distress,' her attorney said.

Lauded Portland Chef Masahiko Miyake is launching the two venues on Hanover Street this fall.

The governor refutes the president's claims that he is trying to protect women, saying that if he wanted to do that he would be focusing on the economy, health care, education and foreign aid.

Delayed by unrealized statutory requirements, if the ordinance is passed, the effective date will now be May 1.

The song bracket competition "Manie Musicale" was created by Falmouth Middle School teacher Michelle Fournier in 2017 and now has over 800,000 participants in 35 countries.

Saco police determined that the school was safe around 9:15 a.m.

The donation from alumnus Reed Hastings is the largest ever given to the Brunswick college.

Fire and police departments across the state report a high number of accidents.

The donated collection of over 250 items includes teeth from a prehistoric shark and fossilized dinosaur bones like the horn of a triceratops.

Reservations for this summer have opened at many popular campgrounds, and some are filling up fast.

The city has put out a request for bids to finish the project after it cut ties with the first contractor in 2023.

What you need to know to book a stay at the state's most in-demand spots.

Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.

The district gained national attention after an on-camera clash between Gov. Mills and President Trump over a Greely student's win at a girls track meet.