A Deadly Fire In Maine

Dedham, ME (WGAN) The State Fire Marshal’s Office says one man died this morning when fire swept his home on Dedham.

Portland Bus Service Breaks Ridership Record

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland, Maine’s regional bus service has broken a ridership record

Maine Lawmakers Call for Opening Up Potato Industry to China

BANGOR, Maine (AP)  All four members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are joining a group of lawmakers that wants President Donald Trump’s administration to prioritize the U.S. potato industry in trade talks with China

Bill Meant to Aid Unpaid Federal Workers Clears Committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee is recommending that the Legislature should pass an emergency bill that would provide financial relief for federal workers in the state impacted by future government shutdowns

City Postpones Vote on Paid Sick Leave

Portland officials have postponed a committee vote on a proposal to allow employees to earn paid sick leave, a policy that the Maine Legislature is also considering.

Sexual Harassment Trainer Booted From Statehouse

State legislators in Maine have asked a woman hired to give lobbyists free sexual harassment training not to come back following complaints over her presentation.

Two Injured in Frankfort Crash

Two people are hurt in a crash in Frankfort on Monday afternoon.

Snow’s On The Way

Another round of snow is on tap for much of New England, especially Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Maine CDC Tells Residents to Ignore Misleading Vaccine Flyer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning residents of the state to ignore a flyer being circulated that contains incorrect information about vaccinations

Bill Would Ban Electronic Cigarettes on School Grounds

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could ban electronic cigarettes on school grounds under a Democrat’s bill