SKOWHEGAN — Police continued their search Thursday for a suspect in the stabbing of another man in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said they are seeking help from the public in locating Christopher Monroe, 32, originally from Rhode Island and most recently of Waterville. He is to […]

AUGUSTA — On her first official day on the job, Governor Janet Mills has kept one of her campaign promises. On Thursday, the day after she was sworn in as Maine’s first female governor, she signed Executive Order Number 1, directing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to begin implementation of Medicaid expansion. In November 2017, […]

SACO — Looking for a winter coat but can’t afford one? Look no further. Saco Grange 53 is hosting its annual free clothing giveaway this weekend. “We have tons, and tons, and tons of winter coats — mostly adults, though we do have children’s too,” said Saco Grange Director of Community Services Dawn Tarbox. For […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Ann Inaba is no longer a temp on “The Talk.” The CBS daytime show announced Wednesday that Inaba has joined the panel of hosts, moving up from recurring guest host. “The Dancing With the Stars” judge replaces Julie Chen, who left the talk show in September. Chen’s departure came a […]

BIDDEFORD — Newly sworn-in Governor Janet Mills is encouraging all Mainers to roll up their sleeves and participate in a statewide “Day of Service” on Saturday. The Day of Service is intended to be a call to action to foster community and civic engagement, and is part of Mills promise to lead Maine in a […]

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Newly departed U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told The Associated Press on Thursday that he’s been truthful with investigators looking into numerous ethics complaints against him and rejected as inaccurate a report that he’s under investigation for lying. Zinke’s comments came in response to a Washington Post story alleging that the […]

BIDDEFORD — A tractor-trailer jack-knifed on the Maine Turnpike on Thursday during a fast-moving snow storm that created a messy morning commute. The truck crashed near Mile 33 northbound in the Biddeford area around 9 a.m., according to the Maine Turnpike Authority. The truck blocked the center and right lanes, leading to delays. It was […]

KITTERY (AP) — The U.S. Navy says the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is getting a new commander this year. The Navy announced Thursday that Capt. Daniel Ettlich will assume command of the shipyard this year from Capt. David Hunt. He currently serves as deputy for shipyard operations at the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — No one budged at President Donald Trump’s closed-door meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through Day 12 over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They’ll all try again Friday. In public, Trump renewed his dire warnings of […]