Mills To Negotiate Contract For Bangor Psychiatric Residence

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The new administration will determine how to run a 16-bed psychiatric residence in Bangor, Maine, because no contract was signed before Republican Gov. Paul LePage left office.

Crossbows Could Be In Play For Maine’s Deer Hunters

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s deer hunters would be able to harvest the animals with crossbows if a proposal from a state legislator is approved.

Elementary School Cancels Classes Over Bus Driver Shortage

SWANVILLE, Maine (AP)   A Maine elementary school has canceled classes over a shortage of school bus drivers

Gov. Mills Weighs in on Skowhegan School Nickname Debate

The new Democratic governor of Maine weighed in on an ongoing debate in Skowhegan over the school district’s “Indians” nickname for its sports teams.

Maine Drug Agents Discover Two Meth-Making Operations

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency responded to two incidents over the weekend, one that involved the death of a 38-year-old woman.

New Governor Names Community Colleges’ President as Counsel

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is naming the president of Maine’s community college system as her chief legal counsel.

Rep. Pingree Proposes Shrinking Border Enforcement Zone

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine is sponsoring legislation that would shrink the size of the border enforcement zone where federal agents can stop vehicles without warrants.

Gas Prices Fall A Bit More In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dropped a bit more in northern New England.

Portland to Hold Hearing on Paid Sick Leave

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s biggest city plans to hold a public hearing on a proposal to allow employees to earn paid sick leave

A Maine Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend is Set to Go on Trial

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine man charged with killing his girlfriend is set to go on trial