Bomb squad removes unexploded War of 1812 cannonballs from Maine historical society

Maine trooper was suspended for punching handcuffed woman

Maine State Police suspended a trooper for using excessive force against a handcuffed woman, marking a rare disciplinary action following public scrutiny of the agency's internal review processes.

Waterville to ban city employees from cooperating with ICE agents

Waterville City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting city employees from cooperating with federal immigration agents, aiming to bolster community trust despite intense public debate and divided local opinion.

After sightings of deadly sharks, a Maine town will fly warning flags all summer

Harpswell is implementing a season-long shark warning flag policy at its beaches to increase public awareness and manage safety following recent shark activity along the Maine coast.

Maine’s high court: Candidate can stay on ballot for sheriff

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has cleared independent candidate A.J. Joy to remain on the ballot for Knox County sheriff, upholding a ruling regarding his prior supervisory experience.

Blue Hill hospital will bring water in after tests show high PFAS

Blue Hill Hospital is switching to bottled water and tanker trucks after tests revealed PFAS levels in its well water exceeded state safety mandates.