Maine Gov’s Public Safety Pick Criticized By Gun Rights Fans

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A former Portland police chief was jeered and criticized by gun rights supporters Friday as a legislative committee considered his nomination for public safety commissioner.

Rep. Pingree Invites Climate Change Whistleblower To Speech

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has invited a former government scientist who filed a whistleblower complaint to President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address.

New Sign Greets Visitors

Kittery (WGAN) During her inaugural speech Governor Janet Mills said the signs greeting visitors should read “Welcome Home” rather than “open for business.

Governor To Deliver Address On The Budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s new governor says she’ll soon deliver her address on the state’s budget to lawmakers.

Former Police Chief Faces Hearing to Lead Safety Agency

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers are set to consider the nomination of a former Portland police chief for public safety commissioner

Cod Fishing Still Closed Off New England in Wake of Shutdown

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Recreational cod fishing will remain off limits in one of New England’s most significant bodies of water for at least the first several months of this year

Public Can Weigh in on Proposed Ethics Rules for Lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on new proposed rules for Maine lawmakers

Collins Joins Senators in Renewing Wetlands Conservation Act

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s senior senator is joining a group of colleagues to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act for another five years

Police Arrest 10-Year-Old for Bomb Threat Hoax

NEW SHARON, Maine (AP)   Police have charged a 10-year-old elementary school student with felony terrorizing in connection to a bomb threat to school buses in Maine

Limington Man Arrested for Operating Meth Lab

LIMINGTON, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and York County Sheriff’s Office says a Limington man has been charged with operating a meth lab