Station: WYNZ

Court reinstates ban on lobster gear to protect right whales

A federal circuit court has reinstated a ban on lobster fishing gear in a nearly 1,000-square-mile area off New England to try to protect endangered whales.

Former Governor LePage and NH Gov. Chris Sununu tour Messer Truck facility in Westbrook

Former Governor and current candidate Paul LePage visited the Messer Truck facility in Westbrook early Wednesday morning

Police investigate death on Sebago Lake

The death of a man who collapsed in the water on Sebago Lake in Standish is under investigation.

Wanted Baldwin man considered armed and dangerous, police say

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted in connection with an armed confrontation earlier this month is considered armed and dangerous.

Police identify man linked to incident at Westbrook bus stop

Police in Westbrook say they’ve identified a man who allegedly accosted a young girl and her guardian at a bus stop.

Sea Dogs founding president, general manager dies after lengthy illness

The Portland Sea Dogs have announce the death of the team’s founding president and general manager.

Maine combats catalytic converter thefts with new law

A state law aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters goes into effect next month.

Portland prepares to host National Governor’s Association semi-annual meeting

Governor’s from across the nation will meet in Portland on Wednesday for the semi-annual meeting of the National Governor’s Association.

Portland Water District reminds residents not to paint fire hydrants

Officials in Portland are warning residents not to paint fire hydrants in the city.

Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s congresswoman has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the final member of the state’s congressional delegation to contract the virus.

Latest Headlines

50 minutes ago in Local

Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Fresh

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

1 hour ago in Local

Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Fresh

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.

1 day ago in Local

Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

2 days ago in Local

Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.