News Source: 560 WGAN Newsradio

Maine Wayfair employees join protest

Maine Wayfair employees joined a protest over the company’s sales to migrant detention centers.

Arrest made in shooting on Union Street in Bangor

Bangor police responded to a report of a dispute involving gunfire on union street in Bangor last Tuesday.

Kennebunk facing another racist incident

Kennebunk is facing another racist incident involving Kennebunk High School students.

2019 Maine Legislature session full of bans

The 2019 Maine Legislature was a session full of bans.

Community members eager to help asylum seekers

Nearly twelve hundred community members filed applications last week to volunteer at the Portland Expo, an emergency shelter for the influx of asylum seekers.

Maine woman charged with stabbing pregnant woman in Parsonsfield

PARSONSFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a Porter woman is facing charges after stabbing a pregnant woman in Parsonsfield

Two charged with arson in Rockland

ROCKLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says two young men from Rockland have been charged with arson in connection with a fire in late May that destroyed a garage in Rockland

Legislature passes bill to ban driving while holding a cellphone

On Wednesday the Maine State Legislature approved a bill to ban the use of cellphones and other similar devices while driving.

Mills signs legislation for offshore renewable energy

Governor Janet Mills signed legislation on Wednesday directing the public utilities commission to approve a contract for a floating offshore wind pilot, a type of renewable energy.

Rep. Golden aims to withhold right whale protection funding

Congressman Jared Golden wants to withhold funds for the implementation of restrictions on lobster fishing intended to help the endangered right whale.

Latest Headlines

16 hours ago in Local

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

17 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

20 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

20 hours ago in Local

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

20 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.