Lawmakers To Consider Hybrid Car Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Lawmakers are set to consider Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars in order to pay for highway maintenance.

Governor To Give Final State-Of-The-State Address Tonight

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Republican Gov. Paul LePage is set to deliver his final State of the State address.

Colby College Alumnus Donates $1 Million For Community Forum

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) A Colby College graduate has donated $1 million for a new community space within a new student residence under construction in Waterville.

Critics Want LePage to Expand Medicaid as Voters Demanded

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Activists are calling for Maine Gov. Paul LePage to stop blocking Medicaid expansion as his administration nears deadlines approved by voters at the polls

Former Trump Speechwriter’s Ex-Wife in Hiding Outside Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The ex-wife of a former Trump speechwriter says she’s left Maine amid news reports about her allegations of physical and emotional abuse

Company Wants Tax Deal Extended Ahead of Planned Expansion

If the change is approved, the company could save about $1 million in property taxes every year until 2037.

Union Official at Shipyard Gets 18 Months for Stealing $280K

A former Machinists Union official who acknowledged embezzling to help support his partner’s opiate addiction has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.

Officials: 44-Year-Old Killed in Snowmobile Crash

Authorities in Maine say a man was killed in a snowmobile crash over the weekend.

Fewer Crashes on Interstate 295 Since Speed Limit Lowered

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   There have been fewer crashes on Interstate 295 north of Portland since the speed limit was reduced, though officials say it’s too early to say whether it’s the start of a positive trend

Missing Portland Teen Found Safe in NYC

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A missing Portland teen has been found safe in New York City