Fishermen charged with falsifying herring industry records

Prosecutors charged a group of fishermen with federal conspiracy and other charges stemming from an investigation into the sale of unreported herring.

Maine Legislature to continue virtual meetings this month

The full Maine Legislature will convene three times in February to vote on bills, but committee work will continue to be done virtually, legislative leaders said Friday.

Brunswick man who struck utility pole outside of police department charged with OUI

Police say a Brunswick man was under the influence when he struck a utility pole just outside of the town’s police department on Thursday afternoon.

Maine braces for major winter storm

(WGAN) Parts of Maine are expected to get hit with more than a foot of snow during a nor’easter that is expected to hammer the state Saturday.

25,000 eligible Maine households to receive free COVID-19 at-home tests

Governor Janet Mills says her administration is working alongside the Rockefeller Foundation to deliver 125,000 free COVID-19 tests to residents in vulnerable communities.

Maine AG announces agreement over use of $130 million from opioid settlement

Maine will receive as much as $130 million over the next 18 years as part of a national opioid settlement.

Gov. Mills extending invitation to governors to meet in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills is inviting fellow governors to convene this summer in her home state.

Maine might make more workers eligible for overtime pay

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might join a group of states that require overtime pay for workers who earn more than the current annual threshold.

Report suggests police should plan for mental health crises

Law enforcement agencies in Maine need to implement plans to respond to reports of people in the midst of mental health crises, a new report from the state’s deadly force review panel said.

Police in Auburn investigate reports of shots fired

Auburn police say a possible shooting is under investigation.