Maine Public Advocate Says He’ll Advocate For ‘207’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s public advocate says he’s going to work to preserve Maine’s 207 area code on a panel that makes recommendations on telephone numbers and area codes.

Lewiston Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug, Gun Charges

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine man was sentenced to serve nearly 10 years in prison on drug and gun charges stemming from two separate arrests.

Driver Killed when Snowplow Leaves Road, Crashed into River

CLAYTON LAKE TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP)   Police believe a medical issue could’ve preceded a fatal snowplow crash in Clayton Lake Township, Maine.

Utility Regulators Push Back Roll-Out of Solar Rule

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP)   Maine utility regulators are delaying implementation of a big change in how owners of rooftop solar panels receive compensation for energy they generate.

No One Hurt After Crash in Cornish

CORNISH, Maine (WGAN)  No injuries after a crash Tuesday morning in Cornish.

County Officials Want Sheriff Fired Over Lewd Photos, Texts

PARIS, Maine (AP)   Members of a Maine county commission are seeking the removal of a sheriff who admitted sending a sexually explicit photo of him in uniform in his office.

Crash Closes Casco Bay Bridge

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A crash on the Casco Bay Bridge causing traffic problems in Portland.

Zinke Seeks to Keep Intact Maine’s Katahdin Woods & Waters

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP)   Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is reiterating his support for a “made in Maine” solution that keeps intact the boundaries of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

State Police Searching for Woman Missing for Six Months

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police and the Maine Warden Service today joined Skowhegan Police in looking for a woman who has been missing for six months.

Police Investigate Robberies in Penobscot County

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of robberies that took place on Saturday.