Potential New Owners for Scarborough Downs Plan Development

The potential new owners of Scarborough Downs in Maine envision a long-term redevelopment of the property that will turn it into a town center, alongside an active racetrack.

House Republican Leader Will Run for Maine Senate

A House Republicans spokesman says Rep. Ellie Espling will run to represent Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey’s district in 2018.

Police: Man Grabbed Girl Getting Off Bus in Parsonsfield

PARSONSFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police say they are investigating after a man grabbed a girl as she was getting off a school bus in Parsonsfield

Two Drivers Suffer Minor Injuries After Two Separate Crashes in Arundel

ARUNDEL, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says there were only minor injuries after two separate single-car crashes on Limerick Road in Arundel Thursday night

New Maine Lead Law Fuels 10-Fold Jump in Children Tested

Maine’s new lead exposure standards have led to a 10-fold jump in children identified as having been poisoned by lead

Police Arrest 9 Protesting Tax Plan at Sen. Collins’ Office

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland say they’ve arrested nine protesters who gathered in Sen. Susan Collins’ office to oppose a bill to overhaul the federal tax code.

Sen. Collins May Change Vote If GOP Reneges On Her Changes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she may change her vote on the GOP tax overhaul if her amendments are not included in the final version.

Local Library Looks To Add Cameras To Stop Sexual Behavior

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — A local Maine library is upgrading its surveillance cameras to deter sexually inappropriate behavior.

Clam Flats Closed in Part of Maine Because of Toxins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A rare, late-season toxic algae bloom has prompted the state of Maine to close some of the most productive clamming areas

Two Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine woman and a New York man are facing drug charges after a bust in Vassalboro.