Station: WYNZ

Man wanted for double killing in Maine arrested in Maryland

A man wanted for the killings of two people in Maine was arrested Friday in Rockville, Maryland, officials said.

Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

Maine lobster industry to receive nearly $14 million in federal funding

Maine’s lobster industry will see a close to a $14 million investment by the federal government to help the industry adapt to new rules intended to save the critically endangered right whale from extinction.

Carjacking suspect accused of assaulting victim arrested in Kennebunk

Police in Portland say the suspect in several carjackings was taken into custody on Friday. 

EPA: Maine superfund site to receive $21M for cleanup

A Maine superfund mining site is receiving $21 million in Environmental Protection Agency funding to expedite contamination cleanup efforts.

Man suspected of killing 3 in NYC home arrested in Maine

A man who was wanted in a grisly triple homicide in New York City has been arrested in Maine, police said.

Maine Leaders Criticize Courts after EPA Ruling

The Supreme Court handed down their final rulings of the term on Thursday, one of which dealt blows to the EPA’s power over regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Toddler dies after drowning in Clinton

A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in Clinton on Tuesday has died.

Toddler in Kennebec County listed in critical condition

A one-year-old boy from Clinton is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a plastic tote that had water in it. 

Maine Delegation Celebrates $1.4 Billion from Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

U.S Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today celebrated a $1.467 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help coastal communities like Maine’s prepare for the potentially devastating impacts of climate change. 

Latest Headlines

17 hours 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.

1 day 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.

2 days ago in Local

Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

2 days ago in Local

What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.