No Selfies with Seals, NOAA Tells New Englanders

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is reminding New Englanders that attempting to take a selfie with a seal or a seal pup is a very bad idea

Early Morning Fire Closes Roads in Saco

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  Firefighters responding to an early morning fire in Saco Thursday

UMaine, UNE Partner on Maritime Law Program

The University of New England is partnering on a maritime law program with the University of Maine School of Law.

New Hampshire Considers Ranked-Choice Voting For Primary

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire voters wouldn’t have to pick just one candidate in the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary next year if lawmakers pass a bill to create a ranked-choice voting system.

Loans Available to Maine Nonprofits Due to Last Year’s Storm

The federal government is reminding private nonprofit groups in southern Maine that they have until early March to request a loan to help with damages suffered during a storm and flooding last year.

MPUC to Investigate Power Outage Complaints in Rural Towns

The Maine Public Utilities Commission staff is recommending an investigation into complaints against Central Maine Power by residents in the Dover-Foxcroft, Jackman and Caratunk service areas.

Hospital Owes up to $10 Million to Nearly 900 Creditors

A Maine hospital seeking bankruptcy proceedings has listed debts of up to $10 million to nearly 900 different creditors.

Former Teacher Sentenced to 8 Years for Sex With Student

A former teacher at a private Christian school has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student and has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Maine School Investigates Charge of Racist Slur During Game

Officials with a Maine high school are investigating a complaint that a racial slur was used by a boys varsity basketball player during a game against another school.

Dryer Unit Malfunction Caused Fire At Paper Products Plant

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Officials say a blaze that drew crews from more than a dozen fire departments to a paper products plant in Waterville, Maine, started in a malfunctioning dryer unit.