Cold is Forcing Rethink on Some New Year’s Swim Events

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   It’s so cold out there that even brave swimmers who a take a plunge this time a year are thinking twice.

Private Equity Firm Plans New Hydroponic Farm in Maine

STANDISH, Maine (AP)   A private equity firm that failed to restart a Maine paper mill is working on developing a fish farm for the Maine town of Standish

Farm Raided for Second Time in a Month, Animals Seized

SORRENTO, Maine (AP)   State officials say they have seized dozens of animals from a Maine farm in a second raid this month

Mercy Ready to Proceed with Plans for a New Hospital

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland’s Mercy Hospital says it’s moving ahead with a delayed effort to relocate to a new facility on Fore River Parkway.

As Deep Freeze Sets It, People Urged To Help Most Vulnerable

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — As a deep freeze sets in across half the country, officials are urging people to help those most vulnerable, especially the homeless and the elderly.

North Carolina Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a fatal home invasion in Millinocket.

Bangor Man Charged for Injuries his Infant Son Suffered

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault for injuries his son suffered

Five Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Calais

CALAIS, Maine (WGAN)  Five people have been arrested for aggravated attempted murder after a shooting in Calais.

Man Arrested for Bangor Robbery

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police have arrested a man they say robbed a restaurant in the city on Wednesday

Maine Blueberry Growers Energized by Sales to Schools

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s wild blueberry industry wants to boost demand–and school programs are becoming a bright spot