Governor Wants to Make Failing to Report Child Abuse a Crime

Maine’s Republican governor has proposed child welfare bills that include making failing to report child abuse a crime.

Feds Cut Back Herring Fishing Amid Concerns About Population

The federal government is cutting back the East Coast herring fishery by millions of pounds because of concerns about the status of the important little fish’s population.

Board Charged With Monitoring State Services Understaffed

An independent board charged with overseeing the state’s services for adults with intellectual disabilities is understaffed, with just five of the 15 members it needs under state law in place.

Fairfield Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Robbery

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  A Fairfield man is facing multiple charges after a robbery

Police Cite Driver in Fatal Crash on Turnpike in Wells

WELLS, Maine (WGAN)  Police have identified the people involved in a fatal crash along the Maine Turnpike and say the driver is also facing charges

Westbrook Police Looking for Missing Teen

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN)  Westbrook Police say they are looking for a missing teenager

Senator Collins Meets with Supreme Court Nominee

(WASHINGTON)- Senator Susan Collins said that she met with Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and had a lengthy discussion about…

Officials: Damaged Propane Line Causes House Fire

WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) – Fire officials in Maine say a blaze that damaged a home and killed a dog…

Maine Rural Small Businesses to Get More Than $500K in Help

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving small businesses in southern and coastal Maine more than a half million dollars to open up new markets, reduce energy costs and cut back on fossil fuel use.

Truck Crashes on I-95 in Etna

ETNA, Maine (WGAN)  A tractor trailer hauling frozen potatoes overturned along Interstate 95 in Etna this morning