Deadline nears for right to fish for baby eels in Maine

The deadline is nearing for a Maine lottery in which the winners will get the right to fish for baby eels.

Be wary of fake state websites, Maine state secretary says

Maine’s secretary of state is warning residents to be aware of for-profit websites that offer services provided by the state for free.

Community Health Options Sues Federal Government for $5.7M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine health insurance cooperative is suing over the federal government’s decision to stop some reimbursements under the Affordable Care Act

Maine Moose Study Showing High Survival in Northern Areas

JACKMAN, Maine (AP)   Maine wildlife officials say trends are emerging about the health of the state’s moose from a multi-year study

Winthrop Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Parents’ Deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  A Winthrop teenager accused of killing his parents in 2016 has pleaded not guilty

Maine’s Delegation Blasts Trump Over Vulgar Remark

Maine’s congressional delegation is unanimous in its condemnation of President Donald Trump’s vulgar remarks about immigrants from Haiti and Africa.

New Hampshire Man and Maine Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking

Agents from Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency searched an apartment at 65 Court Street in Houlton Wednesday night following an investigation into the sale of heroin and other drugs.

Officials: Death of Man Found in Apartment Ruled a Homicide

The State Medical Examiner’s Office announced Thursday that the death of 51-year-old Israel Lewis had been ruled a homicide.

Maine Supreme Court Determines Winner in Sloppy Ballot Case

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has declared a winner in a municipal election that was stalled because of a disputed ballot.

Fire at YMCA Displaces Men Living in Housing Program

Fire officials in Maine are investigating a fire at the Portland YMCA that displaced 31 men.