School Committee Approves Funding for Homeless Program

A local school committee in Maine has voted to fund a homeless student program after the Maine Department of Education rejected the school’s application for federal funding.

Man Pleads No Contest in Fatal Crash

A Maine man has reached a plea deal in connection to a crash that killed a 73-year-old woman.

Potential Buyer Emerges for Crab Island

A real estate broker for a Maine island once owned by Arctic explorer Robert Peary says the island has a potential buyer.

Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault

Freeport, Me (WGAN) – A teacher at a christian school in Maine is facing charges of having sex with a student.

Wind power critic resigns from LePage wind energy commission

Chris O’Neil said in a letter that the commission “lacks urgency, credibility and focus.”

Department to add 4 new firefighters with grant funding

The Bangor Fire Department will receive $150,000 in the first year of the three-year grant.

Judge Rules DA Candidate Violated Several Bar Rules

A judge has ruled a Republican candidate for district attorney in Maine violated several state bar rules, including unlawful conduct stemming from unwanted sexual advances.

School Board OKs Field Trip Changes After Student Drowning

The school committee in a Maine city has voted to approve big changes to local policies about field trips in the aftermath of the drowning death of a teenage student.

Husband Who Says He Was Wrongly Accused Wins $375,000

A Maine man cleared of sexually assaulting his wife has reached a $375,000 settlement in his lawsuit against more than a dozen defendants.

Colby College Drops SAT, ACT Requirement

Colby College in Maine has announced applicants will not have to submit SAT or ACT scores starting with the Class of 2023.