Maine Getting Up To $3.5M For Election Security

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine election officials are deciding how to use up to $3.3 million in federal funds to help increase election security.

Pickup Truck Slides Downhill, Crashes Into Pleasant River

WINDHAM, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say five men were able to make it to safety after their pickup…

Scarborough Man Arrested Following Police Standoff

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  Scarborough Police say a man has been arrested on multiple charges after a domestic violence incident and a short standoff on Sunday

Maine Congressman Out in Front Ahead of June Primary

Republican U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin of Maine reports more than $2.2 million in his campaign war chest as Democratic opponents make their case to donors ahead of the June 12 primary.

Group Works to Restore Church Ahead of 200th Anniversary

A Maine nonprofit is working to restore a historic African-American church building ahead of its 200th anniversary.

Two Injured in Portland Crash

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Portland Police are investigating a single car crash that left two people seriously injured

Firefighters Rescue 2 from Apartment Blaze

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine are investigating a blaze that destroyed an apartment over the weekend

Audit: State Shouldn’t Use Federal Funds for Psych Hospital

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state auditor says Maine should stop following legal advice to use millions of dollars in federal funds for a psychiatric hospital that’s lost federal certification

Woman to be Sentenced for Role in Drug Killing in Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   A Massachusetts woman is due to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to felony murder and robbery in drug-related killing in northern Maine

Mainers Saddened By Mrs. Bush Ailments

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he and his wife are keeping former first lady Barbara Bush and the Bush family in their prayers.