Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Proposal to Ban ‘Obscene’ Books

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on obscenity and censorship as they consider a proposal to require teachers to notify parents before using books with sexually explicit material in lessons

Man’s Body Found After Fire in Orland

ORLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Fire Marshals say a man’s body was found late Monday night in the rubble of a house that burned to the ground in Orland

City to Consider Letting Marijuana Stores Sell Regular Food

City councilors in Portland, Maine are reviewing changes to zoning rules that could allow marijuana retailers to sell regular food and drinks on site.

Crime Thriller ‘Allagash’ to Film in Western Maine

A former Mainer is set to film his crime thriller “Allagash” in western Maine.

Inmate Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Cellmate in Maine

An inmate has pleaded not guilty to killing his cellmate at a minimum security prison in Maine.

Maine Lobstermen’s Group To Take Position On Waiting List

BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A trade group representing Maine’s lobstermen is set to take a position on a proposal to let dozens of people off the state’s waiting list for lobster fishing licenses.

Out-of-State Money Boosts Collins After Supreme Court Vote

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Records show that Maine Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins had the best fundraising quarter of her career after she delivered a pivotal vote that helped seat Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court

Suspect Flees After Robbing Restaurant in Portland

A Thai restaurant in Portland was robbed Saturday night, and police are searching for the suspect.

Last of 3 charged in Millinocket killing found guilty

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ The last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead…

Jay Man Found Guilty of Murder in Ex-Girlfriend’s Beating Death

A Jay man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend to death is found guilty of murder.