Maine Sees Many Welfare Fraud Claims, but Few Prosecutions

Maine receives hundreds of welfare fraud allegations a year, but just a fraction typically ends up being prosecuted.

Sen. King, Rep. Golden Announce State of the Union Guests

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King and Rep. Jared Golden have announced their guests for the upcoming presidential State of the Union address.

Park Reports Delays in Hiring Due to Government Shutdown

Maine’s Acadia National Park says it is struggling to fill summer jobs due to the federal government shutdown.

Orland Fire Victim Identified

Orland, ME (WGAN) The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the man who died when his house in Orland caught fire Monday is 40 year old Sam Crawford.

Man Killed After Rollover Crash on Turnpike

WELLS, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a man died Monday after his vehicle overturned alongside the Maine Turnpike in Wells

Bill to Let Fishermen Off Lobster Wait List Up for Hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to let dozens of people off Maine’s lobster license waiting list is up for a public hearing in the state’s capital city

Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Proposal to Ban ‘Obscene’ Books

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on obscenity and censorship as they consider a proposal to require teachers to notify parents before using books with sexually explicit material in lessons

Man’s Body Found After Fire in Orland

ORLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Fire Marshals say a man’s body was found late Monday night in the rubble of a house that burned to the ground in Orland

City to Consider Letting Marijuana Stores Sell Regular Food

City councilors in Portland, Maine are reviewing changes to zoning rules that could allow marijuana retailers to sell regular food and drinks on site.

Crime Thriller ‘Allagash’ to Film in Western Maine

A former Mainer is set to film his crime thriller “Allagash” in western Maine.