Mayor Survives Recall Bid, Asks for Apology, Reimbursement

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   A Maine mayor who narrowly survived a recall effort in the wake of a controversial tweet says he deserves an apology from his critics

Police ID Man Killed in Livermore Falls Fire

LIVERMORE FALLS, Maine (WGAN)  Fire investigators have identified the person killed in a fire Tuesday night in Livermore Falls

Milford Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

MILFORD, Maine (WGAN)  A Milford woman has been charged with selling heroin and crack cocaine

Police, Wardens Find Missing Man

SHAPLEIGH, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Warden Service says they have found a man reported missing

House GOP on Board With Special Session Next Week in Maine

All signs point to lawmakers returning for a special session next week in Maine.

Court: Maine Employers Don’t Have to Fund Medical Marijuana

The Maine supreme court says employers don’t have to pay for medical marijuana under the state workers’ compensation system.

Maine Town Votes to Offer Local Farmers a Tax Break Program

MONMOUTH, Maine (AP)   A Maine town has voted to approve a tax break program for local farmers

NOAA Eyes Expanding Reporting Rules for Lobstermen

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Federal fishing managers are asking for comments about potential changes to the way the U.S.’s lucrative lobster fishing industry is monitored

State Offers Loans to Help Dairy Farms

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is launching a new loan program to help dairy farms be viable in the state

Wells Does Away With Indian Mascot

WELLS, Maine (AP) — A Maine school district has voted unanimously to remove Native American imagery associated with its mascots from school walls.