Patty Wight

The Office of the Inspector General identified Maine among the top five states of concern for child abuse and neglect.

A superior court justice has found that property owners in a Popham Beach subdivision have the right to use the beach between the low and high tide lines.

The announcement comes just days after the Libra Foundation and Pineland Farms announced the closure of the Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center in Presque Isle, due to operating costs.

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in both Maine and the U.S.

Councilor Kevin Judkins compares the model to Maine's bottle redemption law, which he said has successfully reduced litter.

While smoking continues to push up lung cancer rates, radon exposure is a significant factor in many Maine homes.

The FDA said that it found several kinds of bacteria, including one that can cause sepsis and blood and lung infections, in water that's used to make Tom's toothpaste and to rinse equipment.

While no one was injured in the incident, LifeFlight chief pilot Kirk Donovan says there's a concerning uptick of laser strikes across the U.S.

The non profit healthcare organization said it's getting more than double the weekly average appointment requests for long-acting reversible contraceptives. In Maine, appointments rose by more than 80%.

Police said they executed 16 search warrants that confirmed the possession, dissemination and production of child sexual abuse material, as well as online coercion of children to produce sexual abuse material.