Drug Overdoses Continue to Claim Hundreds of Lives in Maine

New state data shows that opioid overdoses are continuing to claim hundreds of lives in Maine.

Jury Selection on for Man Who Says He Mistakenly Shot Wife

A jury is being selected for the trial of a Maine man who claims he fatally shot his wife after mistaking her for an intruder.

Birding Group Limits Online Posts Over Hunting Concerns

An online group of Maine bird spotters is asking members to stop posting specific locations of rare species over concerns they may be targeted by hunters.

Ferry Service Nixed By Portland

Portland, ME (WGAN) As far as Portland is concerned, when you’re gone…you’re gone. Last year Bay Ferries said goodbye to Portland, saying they were moving to Bar Harbor. However, the federal shutdown stopped negotiations with the U-S Customs and Border Control…and they have been delayed indefinately. The Portland Press Herald said the owners of Bay Ferries contacted Portland officials about having their 2019 season in the city…but were told there was no longer any room for them.

Maine Sets Special Election to Fill House Seat

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine will hold a special election to fill a House seat left vacant by a Democratic lawmaker

Convicted Murderer Who Escaped Prison Arraigned for Escape

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A convicted murderer who is accused of intentionally escaping a Maine prison has been arraigned

Maine Heating Prices Tick Up Slightly From Last Month

Energy officials in Maine say the price of heating oil has tracked up slightly over the past month.

UMaine Football Star Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Police say a standout football player at the University of Maine has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault.

High Court to Hear Appeal of Truck Driver Convicted in Crash

Maine’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a Tennessee truck driver who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2016 crash that killed two people.

Warm Temperatures Melt Maine Giant Ice Disk

City officials say Maine’s famous giant spinning ice disk may soon meet its end, due to unseasonably warm temperatures.