Man Leaves Behind Family in Failed Attempt to Escape Deputy

Authorities say a Maine man abandoned his wife and children in a car while trying and failing to evade a sheriff’s deputy.

NJ Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop on Turnpike

SCARBOROUGH, Maine  (WGAN)  A New Jersey man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike

Police: Bouncing Roll of Duct Tape Leads to 911 Call

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Police in Bangor, Maine, say a reported intruder turned out to be a roll of duct tape

2nd Man Convicted in Drug-Related Killing in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A jury has convicted a second man in a shooting that left one dead and another wounded in Bangor, Maine

Stressed Finals Week Students Get Break with Therapy Dogs

ORONO, Maine (AP)   A number of Maine dog trainers and their furry friends have brought canine stress relief to students at the University of Maine this week

Amazon Abandons Pharmaceuticals Wholesaler Effort in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   State officials say Amazon has let its state applications to become a pharmaceuticals wholesaler lapse.

Maine Will Participate in Review of Anti-Bullying Laws

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Officials with a pair of Maine state agencies say they will participate in a study to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-bullying laws

Best-Tasting Tap Water Can be Found in Lagrange Apartments

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The tastiest water in Maine can be had at an apartment complex in Lagrange

Collins Confident Health Care Bills Will Get Trump’s Support

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ office says she remains “confident” that President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will get behind two health care bills the GOP senator wants as part of her support for the Republican tax overhaul

Police Investigate Barbershop Stabbing

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Police have arrested a Maine man who they say stabbed another man inside a barbershop.