Health groups propose statewide network of ‘low-barrier’ drug treatment clinics

The pilot proposal, which carries a price tag of $920,000, comes at a time when drug overdose deaths appear to be rising again despite efforts to tackle the problem.

Waterville market worker had hepatitis A while preparing food sold to customers

The Maine Center for Disease Control and state Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry are warning customers who may have purchased food from Joseph's Market on Front Street from Dec. 27, 2019 to Jan. 9 this year that they may be at risk of being infected.

Springvale man pleads guilty to setting fire that destroyed Sanford building

Johnathon Cox, 25, will spent 5 years in prison for his role in the fire in July on Montreal Street in Sanford.

Five overdose deaths so far this month have Portland on alert

Police say the rash of overdoses is concerning and yet another sign that the state's prolonged opioid crisis has not abated.

Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions

A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.

Sinking claims lives of well-known Maine fishing captain, experienced deckhand

The fishing vessel Hayley Ann sank about 50 miles off Portland for reasons that are not yet clear, the Coast Guard says.

Northeastern University to make ‘major announcement’ in Portland

The Boston-based university will not provide details about the plan it will announce Monday but says it will have a significant impact in the city.

Maine low jobless rate continues historic run

December's preliminary unemployment rate of 2.9% marks the 48th consecutive month of rates below 4%.

No criminal charges to be filed in deadly Farmington explosion

Ten-foot posts were drilled into the paved parking lot of the LEAP building, causing the propane leak, investigators say.

Auburn man charged with murder in Walmart shooting seeks release on bail