Eighth Armed Robbery in Eight Days Targets Aroma Joe’s in South Portland

Police believe Tuesday night’s robbery is related to the string of recent robberies in the Greater Portland area.

Armed Robber Targets Westbrook, Seventh Robbery in a Week

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN)  Westbrook Police are investigating after the latest arm robbery in Cumberland County

Isolated Maine Islands get $1.3M Grant for Broadband Project

CRANBERRY ISLES, Maine (AP)   An effort to bring reliable high-speed internet to a cluster of isolated islands off the Maine coast has received a $1.3 million boost from the federal government

2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Along Maine-Canada Border

Officials say a small earthquake was recorded alongside the border of Maine and Canada.

Court: Lawsuit to Overturn 1st Atlantic Monument Can Proceed

A federal court has ruled that a group of fishing organizations can move forward with a lawsuit that seeks to overturn creation of the first national marine monument in the Atlantic Ocean.

UMaine at Farmington President Takes New Job at NJ College

The president of the University of Maine at Farmington is departing to lead a college in New Jersey.

Bill to Create Small “Microgrid” Power Sources Moves Forward

A legislative committee has recommended passage of a Maine bill that would allow towns to make local power grids with increased independence.

Police Investigating Stolen Car in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Sanford Police say they are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect

Law Enforcement, Advocates to Discuss Child Abuse in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine child abuse advocates and law enforcement officials are speaking out after two girls recently died following abuse in their homes

Lawmakers to Consider Governor’s Student Loan Credit Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Certain Mainers and their employers could more easily receive tax credits for paying off their student loans under a bill