Lost Papers Leads Town To Reconsider Elected Administrators

DRESDEN, Maine (AP) — Officials in a Maine town say they will ask residents to end the practice of electing town office workers amid reports of administrative problems.

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Raymond

RAYMOND, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at Mexicali Blues in Raymond

Police Investigating Robbery in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Sanford Police are investigating a robbery at the Lil Mart on Main Street Tuesday night

Arts Education Program to Expand to Lewiston

A Portland education group received a large federal grant.

LePage Environmental Chief to Retire

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says his environmental chief will be retiring.

Maine Tribes Skeptical Of EPA Move To Revisit Water Standard

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of Native American tribes in Maine is concerned the Environmental Protection Agency will change water quality standards on rivers where members maintain fishing rights.

1 Canadian Returned, 1 Remains in US After Border Incident

Officials say a man from Canada accused of causing a disruption at the border at Houlton, Maine, that halted traffic for hours is facing charges in his home country.

Democratic Leader Suggests Lawmaker Should Step Down

Maine Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon says a Republican lawmaker should resign if it’s true that he’s illegally possessing firearms.

Officials To Consider Turning Mercy Hospital Into Shelter

An architect has proposed using Maine’s Mercy Hospital building for a homeless shelter.

Police: Maine Man Facing Manslaughter Charges Violates Bail

A Maine man facing manslaughter charges in a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash has been charged with violating bail conditions.