Father drowns in pond while trying to rescue daughters in Maine
Divers recovered Henry Brooks' body approximately 50 feet from shore, not far from the dock.
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Man, woman injured by bears in separate incidents after dogs chased bears
A 64-year-old woman was bitten after she punched a bear in the nose. In another incident, a 65-year-old man was bitten.
This orange lobster is a "one-in-30 million" find, experts say
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Toxic chemicals found in U.S. farmland
Toxic PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been found in farmland soil throughout the U.S. One family in Maine had to give up their farming dreams because of contaminated soil. Roxana Saberi reports.
Suspect's parents among the Maine shooting victims, officials say
Joseph Eaton has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of four people in Bowdoin, and the shootings of three people in Yarmouth, police said.
4 killed in Maine home, 3 wounded in highway shooting by same suspect
Three drivers were hospitalized, one of whom was in critical condition, officials said.
Train hauling hazardous materials derails
A freight train hauling hazardous materials derailed in rural Maine on Saturday morning, sparking a fire in the process. Officials said that none of the cars carrying hazardous materials were involved in the blaze.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Maine
None of the hazardous materials aboard the train caught fire, railroad officials said.
Maine museum offering $25K for piece of "incredibly rare" meteorite
"Depending upon the type of meteorite this is, specimens could easily be worth their weight in gold," said an official at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
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Expulsion of 2 Tennessee lawmakers draws major condemnation; Maine school custodian helps turn chess team into a real-life “Queen's Gambit”
Custodian turns chess team into state champions
What is more unlikely than the success of the chess champions at Weatherbee Elementary School in Hampden, Maine, is where they found it -- in a broom closet. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Maine school custodian helps turn chess team into a real-life "Queen's Gambit"
For the students at Weatherbee Elementary, the only thing more unlikely than their success as state chess champions, is where they found it: in the broom closet.
Woman pleads guilty in 1985 death of baby girl found by dog in Maine
A newborn baby was carried home by a Siberian Husky to its home and police were alerted to the grisly discovery on Dec. 7, 1985.
Chipotle agrees to pay $240K after closing store seeking union
Company announced permanent closure of its Augusta, Maine, location after workers there petitioned for union election.
Illinois ready to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers
Peoria Democratic Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth sponsored bill, which she said will "help to uplift working families."
Polar vortex brings sub-zero temperatures
A polar vortex has descended over the Northeast, bringing sub-zero wind chills from New York to Maine. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from Boston.
King: Cutting Ukraine aid would be "catastrophic"
Maine Sen. Angus King, who recently returned from a visit to Kyiv, says U.S. aid to Ukraine "isn't charity — it's self-interest."
TSA officers find homemade gun, hatchet inside traveler's carry-on bag
Police confiscated the gun after security agents flagged it at an airport checkpoint in Portland, Maine, the TSA said.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
Americans brace for steep winter heating bills as energy costs soar
Inflation-hit families worry they'll have have to choose between buying food or heating their home.
How Erin French found herself at The Lost Kitchen
Recovering from a nasty divorce and addiction, Erin French was lost before she found freedom in her hometown of Freedom, Maine. She opened The Lost Kitchen restaurant, one of the hardest-to get reservations in the world. The cookbook author, bestselling memoirist and TV chef talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about her life story, and of her restaurant that is so in demand that reservations are won by lottery.
Maine officials address opioid epidemic
More than 100,000 people have died from drug overdoses in the past 12 months, with many due to opiates like the synthetic drug fentanyl. The problem is especially acute in Maine, and officials are attempting to address the worsening epidemic.
Man gets 75 years for 1993 murder of woman found in dorm bathtub
Janitors found Sophie Sergie's body in a bathtub in the shower room on the afternoon of April 26, 1993.
Estate sale bargain hunter discovers 700-year-old medieval document
A bargain hunter at an estate sale in Maine came away with a purchase that's downright medieval.
Video shows moment shark jumps aboard Maine fishing boat
The "once-in-a-lifetime experience" sent those on board scrambling as the "big mako" thrashed around on deck.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Americans detained by immigration agents speak out about treatment by agents
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
World experts reject Trump's claims about Tylenol, autism link
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.