Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing

Trap, neuter and release programs are trying to keep up with growing feline colonies, while shelters are nearing or at capacity for cats and kittens.

Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows

Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.

Heavy rainfall dumps several inches across region as flash-flooding prompts some road closures

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for areas of Somerset and Kennebec counties Tuesday as heavy rainstorms moved across the region.

Maine congressional delegation asks feds to halt consideration of a High Peaks National Wildlife Refuge

Maine's delegation said the federal government should "terminate its evaluation" of a 200,000-acre portion of the state's High Peaks region and "instead, work with the established local conservation entities and the state to address any wildlife-related issues."

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.

Police search for prisoner who escaped in Norway

Natasha Kaufmann, 29, was in the custody of the Oxford County Sheriff's Office when she escaped Sunday afternoon from the Stephens Memorial Hospital emergency room, where she had been taken for stomach pain, according to officials.

Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright

The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.

SCORE Central Maine named Northeast Region 2023 chapter of year

New district attorney takes office in Franklin County

Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants

Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.