Kennebec Journal

Understaffed, undersized and under siege: Riverview hospital struggles for safety

Data the Kennebec Journal received through a records request show the total number of injuries reported at Riverview is the highest it's been in three years, though lower than in years before that.

Killers' cases illustrate difficulties in granting freedoms to forensic patients

The cases of Robert E. Bowie, formerly of Hebron, and Enoch Petrucelly, formerly of North Haven, shed light on the conditions under which forensic mentally ill patients are granted privileges from Riverview Psychiatric Hospital.

Bath police search for naked man who approached girl

The man approached the 10-year-old as she played near Oak Grove Cemetery.

Maine School of Law graduates 98

NPR reporter Mara Liasson urges the graduates to use their education to promote collaboration in politics and business.

Sen. King speaking at UNE graduation

Graduations are taking place at several other Maine colleges on Saturday.

Probe begins in train crash in Connecticut

Three people remain in critical condition after the Friday evening collision sends 70 to the hospital.

Catholic Church selling many Maine properties

The shuttering of churches may make financial sense, but it also takes its toll on parishioners, who celebrated baptisms, communions and weddings in these buildings.

MLB: Red Sox score in 10th, beat Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Will Middlebrooks gave Boston a comeback victory the night before with a big swing. This time, he dropped down a bunt to advance the go-ahead run.

DNA of suspect in Maine killing not on gun, affidavit says

The court document says Margarita Scott of Westbrook had planned to return to her husband after having an affair with Anthony Pratt Jr., who is charged with killing her.

LePage to Democrats: Act now, or bankrupt DHHS

In return, Democrats accuse the department of massive 'mismanagement' and say they won't approve funds until Commissioner Mary Mayhew answers 'tough questions.'