GOP Chastises Dems for Blocking Hearing on Ballot Question

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republicans are criticizing Democrats for blocking an effort to hold a public hearing on a ballot question to raise taxes to provide home care for elderly and disabled people needing help with daily activities

Officials Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Vacant Building Fires

ANDOVER, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine are investigating two fires at vacant properties in Andover they’re calling “suspicious”

Three Arrested for Home Invasion in Auburn

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Three men have been arrested after a home invasion in Auburn

Inmate Dies At Maine State Prison

WARREN, Maine (AP) _ Authorities in Maine say a 57-year-old inmate has died at the state prison in Warren.

Armed Robbery in Gorham Makes the Count 11

GORHAM, Maine (WGAN) An armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza in Gorham brings the count to 11 in recent weeks. Store…

Maine Mammoths Start Season with Ugly Loss

Maine’s first arena football team played its debut game Saturday night.

Aging Bangor Buses to Receive Federal Upgrade Grant

Maine’s senior U.S. senator says the aging bus fleet in one of the largest cities in her state will receive nearly $2 million in federal grants to provide upgrades.

Mert Henry, Longtime GOP Adviser in Maine, Has Died at 92

Merton “Mert” Henry, a Republican attorney, World War II veteran, political adviser, and Bowdoin College trustee, has died at age 92.

Backers of “Eastern Wildway” Plan to Present Idea in Maine

A Maine environmental group is hosting a presentation about the concept of an “Eastern Wildway” to help wildlife travel across North America.

Governor Moving Ahead on Mental Health Home Without Approval

Gov. Paul LePage says he’s moving forward without legislative approval on plans to build a secure, privately run residence in Bangor for some psychiatric patients who no longer need hospital care.