Fall yardwork can turn up toxic caterpillar hairs, Maine CDC warns

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Public health authorities in Maine are asking residents to be cautious while performing fall yardwork because of the presence of an irritating pest.

Maine community colleges show enrollment increase

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More students are enrolling in Maine’s community colleges this fall.

911 calls pointed to gravity of Farmington explosion

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Transcripts of 911 calls that followed a deadly explosion in Farmington, Maine, underscored the gravity of the situation, and some initial confusion from callers about the blast’s precise location.

Journal Tribune to cease publication after 135 years

The Journal Tribune in Maine is ending a 135-year run and will shutter its operations in less than two weeks.

Crab shell sighting proves to be ‘threat’ on Maine’s coast

An invasive aquatic species is continuing to be take hold along the Maine coast, potentially becoming “a ticking time bomb” for fishermen.

11-year-old student charged with setting fires in school bathrooms

The State Fire Marshal’s Office on Tuesday charged an 11-year-old girl with setting fires in two bathrooms at Paris Elementary School.

Report: Maine needs more caseworkers for child protection

The child welfare agency in Maine says the state must double the number of new caseworkers in the state to deal with increasing complaints of abuse and neglect.

Maine astronaut is conducting experiments on ISS

A Maine native who’s on the International Space Station says she wasted no time getting to work.

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden On WGAN: Allegations Against Trump Are ‘Troubling’

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden joined the WGAN Morning News on Tuesday to discuss the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

Mayor in Maine plans to declare Oct. 14 to be Columbus Day

A conservative mayor in Maine says he plans to declare Oct. 14 to be Columbus Day, in defiance of state law.