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.

3 People Escape House Fire in Hallowell

Firefighters responded to a fire in Hallowell Saturday evening.

Senator Collins Warns Mainers of Social Security Number Scam

Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is warning people about a telephone scam involving social security numbers.

Canadian musher aiming for 10th Can-Am Crown win in Maine

A Canadian musher is aiming for a 10th win in Maine’s biggest dog sled race.

Trooper: Man Was Struck at Least Once After Being Handcuffed

A state trooper says a man accused of killing a Maine sheriff’s deputy was struck at least once after being handcuffed.