Fungus saves Mainers from rash-causing moth in some towns

Some localized areas of Maine are finding relief from a rash-causing species of moth because of the cool and rainy spring.

Maine to use herbicide to eradicate invasive plant from lake

WINTHROP, Maine (AP)   Maine environmental regulators are planning to use an herbicide on a portion of a large lake in the central part of the state that is popular with fishermen and boaters

Turner man dies after accident on farm

TURNER, Maine (WGAN) A Turner man has died after a loader he was operating fell into a liquid manure pit.…

Man burns wife’s belongings on lawn, faces arson charge

Authorities in Maine say they’ve charged a man with arson after he threw his wife’s belongings on the front lawn, poured gas on them and set them ablaze.

Utility plans rate hike amid criticisms about billing

A Maine utility is looking for approval to increase electricity distribution rates by more than 10% for residential customers.

Collins challenger touts early fundraising success

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon says she brought in more than $1 million in the week since she announced her candidacy.

Topsham man charged with arson

TOPSHAM, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a Topsham man has been charged with setting his apartment on fire last month

Troopers: Charges likely after ice cream truck crash

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (AP)   State police say they expect to bring charges against a driver whose car crashed into an ice cream truck on Interstate 295 in Bowdoinham

State police: Massachusetts driver killed on I-95 in Maine

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police say a driver has died in a crash on I-95 in Old Town

Maine man dies in lake while trying to retrieve boat

SULLIVAN, Maine (AP)   Wardens say a Maine man died after jumping into a lake to retrieve his boat