Maine Withdraws Marijuana Tracker Contract, Will Seek Bids

Maine is withdrawing a contract with a firm it had signed on to track the growth and distribution of marijuana and marijuana products in the state.

Procession Held for Firefighter Killed in Maine

The body of a firefighter who was killed while battling an apartment fire has been escorted from a funeral home in Dover, New Hampshire, to Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Officials Consider Renewing Teen Worker Program

Maine officials are considering renewing a program to help businesses hire teenage workers.

Heavy, Wet Snow, In Parts Of Northern New England

Portland, ME   (AP)   A storm has dumped more than a half-foot of heavy, wet snow on parts of northern New England.

Collins Calls for Full Benefits for Injured First Responders

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)  Maine’s Republican senator is working with a Democratic colleague on legislation designed to make sure first responders receive full retirement benefits if they are injured on the job

Vote Coming Soon on New Rule to Prevent Baby Eel Poaching

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A state committee is scheduled to make a decision this week about whether to tighten controls in the Maine baby eel fishery to prevent poaching

Gov. Mills Directs Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighter

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Gov. Janet Mills has directed United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide Monday from sunrise to sunset as funeral services will be held for firefighter Capt. Joel Barnes of Berwick who lost his life in the line of service Friday

Maine Lawmaker Wants Independent Study of I-395 Extension

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Transportation has acquired four properties in recent months to make way for an expansion of I-395 another six miles

Class on How to Spot Forest Pest Held at Acadia

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   The National Park Service and Maine officials are holding an event at Acadia National Park to help people learn to look for an invasive forest pest that has been found in the state

Maine governors share a fondness for speeding

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and current Democratic Gov. Janet Mills couldn’t be more different when it comes to politics. But they share at least one thing: a lead foot.