Maine Secretary of State rejects ranked choice voting referendum

Maine’s Secretary of State has reaffirmed that a petition drive to challenge ranked choice voting has not gathered enough valid signatures.

Auburn schools move forward with reopening plan many teachers don’t agree with

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN) Despite a demonstration from parents and teachers, the Auburn School Committee is moving forward with it’s plan for the start of the school year.

First-time unemployment claims again dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Nearly 1,800 initial claims for state and federal unemployment benefits were filed in Maine last week, down from 2,100 the week before.

Survey: Most Maine teachers to return, but worried about health

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Most Maine teachers intend to return to classrooms this fall, but they’re concerned about their health during the pandemic. And they don’t have much faith in their students following safety protocols.

8 vehicles involved in pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth

Authorities say an 8-vehicle pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth resulted in non-life threatening injuries.

Portland to examine disparity in police, health spending

Portland’s city council will examine spending trends in the city’s police and public health budgets in a meeting Wednesday.

Auburn teachers protest reopening plan

Teachers and staff will be holding a “stand-in” on the steps of city hall to protest the school’s plan for reopening. 

Patten man threatens first responders, court officials

A Penobscot County man is being charged for threatening to kill first responders.

Maine experiencing ‘unprecedented’ boat traffic amid pandemic

Maine’s Harbormasters are reporting the busiest summer for Maine’s waters in recent memory.

Governor’s administration distributes gas meters to fire departments in wake of deadly Farmington blast

Maine Governor Janet Mills says her administration has purchased gas detection meters for twenty fire departments across the state.