The hearing is the Republican Party's opening act into what lawmakers promise will be a widespread investigation into President Biden and his family.

The embattled leader's surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons comes as Ukraine braces for an expected Russian offensive and hatches its own plans to retake land held by Moscow's forces.

Four new firefighters and prospects for a new fire station, funded by a recently secured $2M FEMA grant, were introduced to selectmen Tuesday.

Nikki Pratt was appointed registrar of voters for the year.

Mahlon Presby was last seen at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday reportedly heading from his apartment at Shadagee Lane to his niece's house in Avon but never arrived.

A tractor-trailer rollover caused traffic to stop for several hours Tuesday afternoon into the evening in Livermore. Minor injuries were reported from the driver of a second vehicle.

David P. Hunt Jr. is serving a 30-year sentence for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Auburn

County Administrator Amy Bernard recommended a panel of up to nine members to help the county set up a process for screening projects for opioid settlements.

Safe Voices have two puppies, Jefferson and Oliver, training to be therapy dogs for their clients, many of whom are survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking.

Selectmen and the Budget Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Town Office to make decisions on the nearly $3.3 million proposal.

Heather Manchester has held the interim position since last April.

Owner Jim Bouffard of Jay to retire after more than 50 years in business.

Police say witnesses and victims are not cooperating with the investigation.

The same town saw another dramatic rescue Monday evening, when a toddler was pulled alive from the wreckage of a collapsed building.

A pair of horses soak up the warm sun Tuesday morning in Farmington.

Both vehicles were heavily damaged.

A single ticket matched all 6 numbers and ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than an earlier $747 million estimate.

Christian Waller resigned Monday by mutual agreement with selectmen.

The death toll soared above 7,200 and was still expected to rise.

President Biden sought to reassure the nation that his stewardship of the country has delivered results both at home and abroad, as he also set out to prove his fitness for a likely re-election bid.

In some of the latest fighting, authorities reported Tuesday that Russian shelling damaged a hospital and apartment buildings.

The 27-year-old woman died at the scene just south of the Main Street railroad crossing, Biddeford police said.

Waller has served since 2021.

The crash occurred at Sabattus Street and Middle Road.

The bill is sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop.

Jake Langlais is calling for the creation of a five-year on-the-job training program which would ultimately lead to certifications.

Homes, businesses, schools and government buildings were damaged from broken water pipes stemming from the arctic blast last weekend.

Joshua A. Doughty had two pending charges of operating under the influence when he was involved in a fatal crash in Turner last summer.

Supporters say a photo ID mandate would boost public confidence in Maine elections, but opponents, including Gov. Mills, say it would do far more harm than good.

Oak Hill High School suffered significant water damage, as did a prekindergarten classroom at Libby Tozier Primary School.

Driver offered a ride to a man who threatened to knife him and asked for money.

Jocelyn Mosher-Collins is 'bummed' about the damage to the new LED lights and damage at the gazebo.

Advocates will descend on the State House on Tuesday to lobby for the benefit as the Legislature takes up the proposal.

Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

A Falmouth developer leads tour of historic downtown building he plans to renovate into apartments and retail space.

Temperatures across Maine plunged to double digits below zero last weekend, forcing plumbers, firefighters and emergency responders to juggle hundreds of calls for help.

Before Monday, U.S. officials had said that at least three times during the Trump administration and at least one other time during Biden’s time as president balloons have crossed American airspace.

South Carolina prosecutors hope to show he was worried his alleged crimes were about to be discovered and that Murdaugh killed his family to get sympathy and buy time to cover up the missing money.

Nearly 10% of workers reported having a main job plus at least one other side gig, according to the latest work-from-home survey.

Arrests listed for Jan. 31 through Feb. 4.

An Oxford firefighter uses the ladder truck to remove ice and snow from roof Monday morning.

Officials warned the controlled burn would send toxic chemicals into the air.

The Goldwater Institute says the Damariscotta-area district is guilty of violating parental rights because it did not tell a student's mother that her child wanted to be identified as a boy instead of a girl.

Lewiston's DHHS office is temporarily closed; RSU 4 classes are remote due to water damage.

Kenneth Morang, 65, received a 6-year suspended sentence after being convicted of manslaughter in the 2019 death of Raelynn Bell.