August 23, 2023 4 Michigan firefighters suffer heat exhaustion while battling factory fire A fire in southern Michigan destroyed a large vacant factory. Four firefighters suffered heat exhaustion while battling the massive blaze.
August 23, 2023 Plane carrying 2 passengers crashes in Maine A plane crashed in Maine with two passengers onboard. The condition of the two passengers was not immediately known. The plane crashed in a field in Litchfield.
August 22, 2023 Maine man, 86, convicted of assuming dead brother’s identity for more than half a century An 86-year-old Maine man was convicted last week of assuming his dead brother's identity and using it to obtain a second passport and receive dual Social Security benefits.
August 22, 2023 Some US states reject federal money aimed at replacing dangerous lead pipes The U.S. has offered funds to help states remove dangerous lead pipes. However, some states, which may not want to take out separate loans to find the pipes, have rejected the offer.
August 21, 2023 Boaters leap overboard after yacht catches fire off Maine coast Two individuals reportedly jumped from a 48-foot yacht off the coast of Seguin Island, Maine, after a fire rapidly consumed the vessel.
August 18, 2023 Survivor of fiery crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students faces accomplice charges A survivor of a fiery crash that killed four students from Maine Maritime Academy is now facing charges as an alleged accomplice or co-conspirator in connection with the incident.
August 17, 2023 Maine man sentenced to 25 years for death of infant son; Case renews criticism of state's child welfare agency A Maine father has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the death of his 1-year-old son. The case has renewed criticism in the state's child welfare agency.
August 10, 2023 Opponents to new Maine abortion law won't attempt to nullify through so-called People's Veto Opponents of a new Maine law that expands abortion access will not attempt to nullify the statute. The bill allows abortions at any time if deemed medically necessary.
August 9, 2023 Fishermen slam Biden admin's offshore wind push as threat to jobs, sea life Studies show that offshore wind turbines emit eclectic currents that are deforming lobster and haddock, and "imitate effects of climate change" by raising ocean surface temperatures.
August 8, 2023 Maine woman who pleaded guilty in overdose death of infant son begins 4-year manslaughter sentence Mariah Dobbins has recently begun her four-year manslaughter sentence after pleading guilty in connection to the overdose death of her one-year-old son.