Opening Of New Bridge Months Behind Schedule

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Transportation is frustrated over delays in a bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

State Agencies Agree to Shift More Funds to Job Training

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine workforce boards are agreeing to spend a larger share of federal funds on job training following criticism from Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Man Arrested for OUI After Waterboro Crash

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Waterboro man has been charged with OUI after a crash Sunday.

Maine Man Charged for Stealing Tires from Dealership

ARUNDEL, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man is facing charges after police say he stole tires from a car dealership.

Man Armed With Crossbow Arrested Following Standoff

CHESTERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Maine police say they arrested a man armed with a crossbow and high-powered pellet gun after a 10-hour standoff at a mobile home.

Pilot Program Will Take Downeaster To Rockland

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The operator of Amtrak’s Downeaster is planning a pilot run from Brunswick to Rockland as soon as this month to test the viability of the program.

Maine Sen. Collins Says She Supports Tax Overhaul

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she’s secured enough changes to the GOP tax overhaul to earn her support.

CT Man Pleads Guilty to Robberies

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to a bank robbery in Bangor.

Son Dies in Crash on Same Road His Mother was Killed Last Week

ALTON, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say the son of a woman killed last week in Alton died over night in a crash a short distance from where his mother died.

Maine Bill to Confront Addiction Among Fishermen Moves Ahead

Rep. Mick Devin, a Newcastle Democrat, proposed the bill to establish a task force to tackle the problem.