Critics, Supporters to Weigh in on 145-Mile Power Line

Supporters and critics are going to weigh in on Central Maine Power incentives aimed at winning support for a 145-mile transmission line across western Maine.

Body Found in Palmyra Hotel; Police Don’t Suspect Foul Play

Police are launching an investigation after a man’s body was found at a Palmyra motel.

Rights Group, Maine Abortion Provider Aim to Halt “Gag Rule”

A reproductive rights organization is filing a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Maine health care provider to try to block new rules for family-planning grants that are backed by the Trump administration.

South Portland Middle School Student Charged With Making Threats

Police in South Portland say a 14-year-old middle school student is charged with terrorizing for allegedly making threats against the school and other students.

Maine Senators Want a Bump in Work Visas Due to Tight Market

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators are working with a bipartisan group of colleagues to call for an increased number of work visas to help small businesses find seasonal workers

Maine’s Largest City to Say Goodbye to Annual Summer Fest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s largest city will hold its annual celebration of art, music and food for the last time this summer

Maine National Guard Promotes New Second-in-Command

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Army National Guard hosted two ceremonies over the weekend to promote and install a new second-in-command

Crews Battle Early Morning Fire in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews battling a fire Wednesday morning in Sanford

Conference to Link Problem Gambling, Opioid Use Disorders

A conference in one of Maine’s biggest cities will look at the link between problem gambling and the opioid crisis.

Shipyard Union Asks for Help Overseeing Local Leadership

Union members at Bath Iron Works in Maine have asked international union officials to oversee local leadership, citing concerns over whether rules are being followed.