Man Sleeping In Trash Bin Gets Dumped In Garbage Truck

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Bangor Fire Department says a man who was sleeping in a trash bin survived getting dumped along with the other contents into a garbage truck.

Maine’s State Bird Will Remain the Generic “Chickadee”

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The chirping over the Maine state bird is over for now

Luke’s Lobster Signs Lease with Historic Pier

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Lobster restaurant chain Luke’s Lobster has signed a deal to take over operation of a historic pier in Maine

Colby Announces Architect, Operator for Hotel Project

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Colby College has named an architect and operator for a boutique hotel it plans to open next year

Skowhegan Votes to Retire ‘Indians’ Nickname After Debate

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   A Maine school district has voted to “respectfully retire” its “Indians” school mascot and nickname

2 Maine Bills Would Rid State of Daylight Saving Time

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a pair of bills that propose to end daylight saving time in the state.

Maine Man Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Crash

A snowmobile accident has left a Maine man in critical condition.

South Portland Man Charged in Connection With Overdose Death

A South Portland man is arrested in connection with an overdose death.

Congressional Panel To Look At Threats To Right Whales

(AP) – A Congressional panel is holding a hearing about the threats facing endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 411.

State Police Searching for Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants

MAINE (WGAN) Maine State Police say they need the public’s help finding a man wanted on multiple warrants