Maine judge rejects Louisiana man's request to return home before retrial in toddler's death

Train derails in Orono near golf club

Officials are asking the public to avoid Main Street in Orono as crews respond to the train off the tracks, according to the dispatch center.

Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah

A large Utah wildfire kept emergency responders from safely reaching the remote site of a helicopter crash on Saturday as other fires burned across several Western states, including one that closed part of Mount Rainier National Park. The Friday morning crash of a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest ignited a new fire […]

Hannaford recalls deli, produce items due to possible salmonella contamination

The Hannaford recall is part of a broader recall by jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors, company officials said.

Augusta pauses new or expanded needle exchange programs

Existing programs won't be affected. The pause will give officials time to review, evaluate and amend ordinances governing the programs.

Maine surfers explain what it’s like to share the ocean with sharks

Recent shark sighting along Maine's coast haven't deterred people from riding the waves.