2 weeks ago in Local

Sen. Collins Joins Growing Republican Group calling for Minneapolis Shooting Investigation

The killing has raised uncomfortable questions about the GOP's core positions

2 weeks ago in Local

Sen. King Lashes Out Against Immigration Enforcement on Sunday

King said residents in Portland are wrongly being struck with fear.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigating Death of Man in Fairfield

They say State Police Detectives and Evidence Technicians worked throughout the day conducting interviews and gathering evidence

2 weeks ago in Local

Mills Was Fundraising in California the Day ICE Stepped Up Immigration Enforcement in Maine

Mills is running in the Democratic primary to face U.S. Senator Susan Collins in November.

2 weeks ago in Local

ICE in Maine: What you need to know.

With immigration enforcement ramping up operations in the Pine Tree State this past week, a flurry of information on arrests, protests, and reactions have come out. We here at WGAN want to break it down so far.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine DHHS found to have overpaid millions for childhood autism services

A federal audit has revealed that Maine made more than $45 million in overpayments to groups that offer support services for children with autism from 2019 to 2023.

2 weeks ago in Local

York County confirms arrest of corrections officer by ICE agents

The York County Sheriff says a corrections officer with no criminal record is now in ICE detention.

2 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

2 weeks ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.

2 weeks ago in Local

Governor Mills Wants Transparency on ICE Operation in Maine

Mills said that President Donald Trump’s office hasn't returned her calls regarding the operation launched this week.

2 weeks ago in Local

ICE Agents Detain Man in Portland, Leave Car Running with Smashed Windows

It's not known where the Columbian was taken by immigration enforcement agents.

2 weeks ago in Local

Two Mainers Named to U.S. Olympic Team in Skiing, Snowboarding

The Olympics will kick off on February 6th in Milan, Italy.

2 weeks ago in Local

Cumberland County sheriff calls ICE tactics “bush-league” in arrest of corrections officer recruit

Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he's still waiting on more details about the arrest of a corrections officer recruit by ICE.