Maine Lawmakers Uphold Reduced Penalty for Deer Baiting

The Maine Legislature’s upholding a proposal to reduce the penalties for hunting deer over bait.

Buxton Man Sentenced on OUI-Related Charges

Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson says John Forbis was sentenced on Monday in Cumberland County Superior Court.

Portland Police Asking for Help Solving 1998 Murder

18-year-old Robert Joyal, a Gorham high school student, was killed on April 4th, 1998.

Man Charged With Sending Fake Emails From Local Officials

A Maine man faces federal charges of sending false, threatening emails that appeared to be from local police and education officials.

Veterinary Technology Firm Receives Approval for Expansion

A city planning board has approved an expansion for a veterinary technology firm that will allow the group to hire 600 more employees.

Struggling Maine Town Votes to Keep Own Fire Department

A Maine town struggling with a shortage of firefighters has voted to keep its own fire department, despite a proposal to pay another community to share them.

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Bangor

Bangor police say two people are under arrest on drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday morning.

Judge: Ranked-Choice Voting Ready for Maine’s June Elections

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine judge is ordering the state to implement ranked-choice voting for June primary elections

Large Amount of Heroin Seized in Augusta, Four Arrested

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says four people have been arrested after a hotel was raided in the city

Bills Address Mental Health, ‘High-Risk’ Individuals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine courts could keep “high-risk” individuals from possessing firearms under legislation that lawmakers are considering