Audit: Maine Likely Paid Unemployment to Unqualified People

A state audit says Maine must strengthen oversight to ensure it’s only paying unemployment claims to active job-seekers.

Death of Prisoner Reported to AG, State Police in Maine

The Maine Department of Corrections says it has reported the death of a prisoner to the Office of the Maine Attorney General and Maine State Police.

Down East Town to Celebrate Fish Migration, Fried Smelts

A tiny Maine town will soon celebrate fisheries, environmental conservation and the spring by feasting on hundreds of fried smelts.

Time to Bag a Bearded Bird in Maine as Spring Hunt Nears

In a couple of weeks it will become very unsafe to be a bearded bird in Maine.

Maine State Police Veteran Nominated to Take Over as Chief

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he’s nominating a veteran of the Maine State Police to serve as the agency’s new chief.

Sea Dogs Win Home Opener at Hadlock Field

The Sea Dogs took down Tim Tebow and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the home opener Friday night.

Police Charge Suspect in Unity Robbery, Currently Searching for Him

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged a Brooks man in connection with a robbery in Unity earlier this week

Arrest Made Following Spate of Robberies in Southern Maine

Westbrook police have made an arrest following a spate of armed robberies across southern Maine.

Prosecutors Will Remain in Trial of Child Abuse Death

A judge has rejected a request by defense attorneys to prove prosecutors handling the case of a Maine mother accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help.

Maine House Passes Conversion Therapy Ban After Fiery Debate

Passions boiled over during a debate in the Maine House over a bill to ban conversion therapy, causing the House speaker to suspend debate at one point so tensions could simmer before members cast their vote.