Lawmakers agree on tentative spending deal prompted by coronavirus

Augusta (WGAN) — Legislative leaders reached a tentative deal with Governor Janet Mills Monday on a spending package prompted by…

Oxford Casino Hotel closing amid Coronavirus pandemic

Oxford (WGAN) — Oxford Casino Hotel has announced they will close their hotel operations for two weeks, as a preventive…

Rhode Island man dies in snowmobiling crash in Maine

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) Authorities in Maine say a 22-year-old Rhode Island man died in a snowmobile crash in the state.

Sentencing delayed in Portland murder case due to Coronavirus

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The sentencing of a Portland man who pleaded guilty to the strangulation death of his girlfriend has been delayed because of the state court system’s response to the new coronavirus.

Kennebunk Cancer Treatment Center closed following positive case of COVID-19

Kennebunk (WGAN) — The New England Cancer Specialist office in Kennebunk has closed following a person connected to the office…

Maine gas prices continue to fall

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) An analyst says gas prices are dropping in northern New England, reflecting a national decline due to the new coronavirus.

Unemployment rate in Maine holds steady

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s unemployment rate held steady in January and has been at about the same low percentage for more than two years.

Stabbing investigation on-going in Lewiston

Lewiston (WGAN) — Lewiston Police are investigating following a stabbing in Lewiston this morning. According to police, it happened around…

Sugarloaf and Sunday River Suspend Operations

Ski resorts in Maine are suspending operations to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

3/15/2020 Janet Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency in Maine due to Coronavirus

Proclamation of State of Civil Emergency to Further Protect Public Health