Wintery Mix Wreaks Havoc On Roads, Causing Multiple Crashes

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ Officials in Bangor say winter weather is wreaking havoc for the roads, causing a four-vehicle crash in one instance over the weekend.

Police: Man Charged For Trying To Drive Car On Train Tracks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Police in Portland say a driver who was trying to drive on railroad tracks now faces charges after his car got stuck on the tracks.

Maine State Secretary to Discuss Role in Defunct Trump Panel

Maine’s secretary of state will appear at a Bates College event this week to talk about his involvement in President Donald Trump’s much-debated and now defunct voter fraud commission.

Wind Industry Sues LePage Over Halting of New Permits

Another group has filed a lawsuit against Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s moratorium on new wind power projects, saying the executive order is unconstitutional.

Bill Would Criminalize Photos of Minors By Sex Offenders

It could become illegal for a sex offender to take a photo of a minor without consent in Maine.

Maine Lawmakers to Consider Female Circumcision Bill

Female genital mutilation is already outlawed in the U.S., but some lawmakers want to create harsher penalties in Maine.

Efforts to Restore Life-Saving Station Gets $250k Boost

Proponents of the revitalization of a historic life-saving station say they’ve received a grant of $250,000 that will pay for most of the construction planned for this summer.

Workers’ Comp Losses Could Mean Savings For Maine Businesses

Maine businesses could save as much as $27 million this year thanks to a projected decline in workers’ compensation insurance claims.

Shipyard, Wireless Carriers Among Top Lobbyist Spenders

A shipyard fighting for tax breaks and a California billionaire pushing to pass a victim rights amendment in Maine are among the top spenders on lobbyists so far this year.

Maine closes more scallop areas to prevent overfishing

Maine fishing regulators are shutting down more areas to scallop fishing for the season to protect the health of the shellfish.