Maine Man Enters Guilty Plea Following 8-Year Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors say a Maine man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from investors and failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal taxes.

Funeral For Girl Allegedly Beaten to Death Held in NY

A 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in Maine was remembered in the state where she was born.

Police Investigate Death of Man Struck By Snow Hauler

Police in Maine’s largest city are investigating a fatal crash involving a city-owned commercial vehicle that resulted in the death of a man.

Collins-backed push to keep criminals from guns progresses

A gun safety bill supported by Maine’s Republican senator is now progressing in both houses of Congress.

Campaign Staffer Dismissed Over Sexual Harassment Claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Eves has fired a campaign staffer over sexual harassment allegations

MaineDOT Tells Cianbro to Open Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

KITTERY, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Department of Transportation has sent a letter to contractor Cianbro about opening the new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

Maine Lawmakers to Open Investigation Into Child Death

A legislative watchdog is going to investigate Maine’s child welfare system following the brutal beating of a 10-year-old girl whose mother and stepfather are charged in her death.

Icy Roads Cause 14-Vehicle Pileup in Maine; No One Injured

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police are blaming excessive speed on icy roads for a 14-vehicle pileup on an interstate highway

School District Lengthening Days to Combat Snow Day Closures

BETHEL, Maine (AP)   A school district in Maine will lengthen the school day by an hour for the next month to make up for time lost because of snow days

Bill Would Help Homeless opioid users with housing, care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   At most 50 homeless opioid users could get access to treatment and housing under a Democrat’s bill