Maine Changes ‘Open for Business’ Sign to ‘Welcome Home’

Maine’s new governor says she’s taken down her predecessor’s “Open for Business” highway sign and replaced it with one that reads: “Maine Welcome Home.”

Lawmaker Resigns, Heads to Telecommunications Company

A Maine Democratic lawmaker is stepping down and heading to work for a telecommunications company.

Senate Confirms 9 of Governor’s Cabinet Nominees

Maine lawmakers have confirmed nine of the new governor’s cabinet nominees.

Advocates Urge Safe Injection Sites To Combat Opioid Crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Drug treatment advocates in Maine have unveiled a slate of wide-ranging recommendations to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, including establishing safe injection sites and decriminalizing drug possession.

South American Hawk In Maine Euthanized As Condition Worsens

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group caring for an injured South American hawk that turned up in a park in Maine says the bird had to be euthanized after its condition deteriorated.

Proposal to Allow Crossbows Divides Maine’s Deer Hunters

The three largest hunting groups in Maine all oppose a proposal to allow the use of crossbows during the archery season for deer in the state.

Plan to Help Endangered Salmon in Maine River Abandoned

A plan to test the use of a new technology to help endangered salmon in a Maine river has been abandoned, at least for now.

No Selfies with Seals, NOAA Tells New Englanders

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is reminding New Englanders that attempting to take a selfie with a seal or a seal pup is a very bad idea

Early Morning Fire Closes Roads in Saco

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  Firefighters responding to an early morning fire in Saco Thursday

UMaine, UNE Partner on Maritime Law Program

The University of New England is partnering on a maritime law program with the University of Maine School of Law.