Maine Man Pleads Not Guilty to Raping, Murdering Classmate

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man charged with raping and murdering a 19-year-old classmate has pleaded not guilty to charges

Thunderstorms cause power outages across Maine

A series of thunderstorms across Maine have caused extensive damage and left thousands in the dark

Maple Syrup, Honey Labels to be Spared “Added Sugar” Label

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says new guidance about added sugars that exempts pure maple syrup and honey products will be released early next year

Lawsuit: Wholesale Owner Embezzled $1.5 Million in Lobsters

SACO, Maine (AP)  A Maine lobster wholesaler is suing one of its owners, claiming he embezzled nearly $1.5 million worth of lobsters

Police: Small Plane Crashes in Maine

WYMAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGAN)  A small plane has crashed on or near Bigelow Mountain, in Wyman Township, just north of Carrabassett, according to State Police

Maine Needs Public’s Help Rooting Out Bug-Infested Trees

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine officials are asking for the public’s help finding ash trees that were sold in the state this summer because they’re concerned about spread of an invasive forest pest

Meeting Set to Consider Future of Maine Shrimp Fishery

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A regulatory panel will meet next month to consider what the future holds for New England’s shuttered shrimp fishery

Maine Lottery had Record Year for Sales, Prizes in 2018

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP)   The Maine Lottery says it awarded more prizes in fiscal year 2018 than in any previous year

Trade Mission to UK, Ireland still on Without Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Republican Gov. Paul LePage is heeding doctors’ orders and not attending a nine-day trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland

Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in Dayton Crash

DAYTON, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a Saco man has died from injuries he received in a one car crash Tuesday in Dayton