Maine Senators Support Effort to Restore Net Neutrality

Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they will support a resolution to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to end net neutrality.

Deputy Accused of Abusing Girls Fired

Authorities say 47-year-old Kenneth Hatch, of Whitefield, was fired from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office following an internal investigation.

Man Severely Burned in Dixfield Fire Dies from Injuries

DIXFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a Dixfield man seriously burned in a fire last week has died from his injuries

Acton Man Arrested for Threatening His Family

ACTON, Maine (WGAN)  An Acton man has been arrested after police say he threatened his mother and two sisters with a knife

Students Charged with Bringing Pot-Laced Candy to School

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   Maine police say they’ve issued summons to four teenagers accused of bringing marijuana-infused candies to school with them

Bill to Help Family Caregivers is Headed to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON (AP)   A proposal sponsored by Republican Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to provide support for the nation’s family caregivers is headed to the president’s desk

MPUC Wants More Public Comment on Aqua Ventus Contract

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Public Utilities Commission has delayed action on a power contract for the Aqua Ventus offshore wind pilot project near Monhegan Island

Landlord In Fire That Killed 6 Due To File Brief In Appeal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A landlord who was convicted following a fatal fire in Maine is due to file a brief in his appeals case.

Man Injured After Truck Crushed By Utility Truck

NORWAY, Maine (AP) — Police say a Maine man suffered a laceration to his head after his truck was crushed by a utility bucket truck.

Lawyers Go Back to Court to Seek Voting Commission Records

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Lawyers for Maine’s top election official are seeking a temporary restraining order to ensure his access to records from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity on which he served