EU closer to eliminating tariffs on American lobster

The European Union is closer to eliminating tariffs on imports of American lobsters after an important committee approved the move.

Mom seeks new trial in child’s murder that prompted reforms

A woman who was convicted of murdering her 10-year-old daughter has appealed to Maine’s highest court to request a new trial claiming that she was the victim of abuse by her former husband.

Two teenagers suspected of spray-painting racial slur in Yarmouth

Police say they’ve identified two teenagers they believe are responsible for graffiti in Yarmouth.

Saco police find one of two missing teens

Saco police have found one of two missing teenage girls.

City says Portland workers won’t collect hazard pay next month

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Hazard pay for workers in Portland will not be going into effect next month.

Two more Mainers die with covid-19, CDC says

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Maine CDC announced Wednesday that four more people have died with covid-19.

Maine climate scientist to join Biden’s transition team

A scientist who directs a climate center at a Maine marine science institute has signed on to join President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team.

Portland police continue to deal with increase in overdose deaths

A spike in drug overdose deaths continues in Portland, with five occurring in the first ten days of November.

2 Maine House races headed to recounts

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The races for two seats in the Maine House of Representatives will be subject to recounts, the secretary of state said Tuesday.

Maine scallop fishermen have same harvest limits in ’20-’21

Maine’s scallop fishermen will be able to harvest the same amount of scallops under the rules for the coming season.