Maine to Use NOAA Grant to Boost Right Whale Protections

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is giving the state of Maine more than $700,000 to help provide better data to try to protect endangered right whales.

Arrest Made In Connection With Gorham Robbery

Police have made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery Saturday night at a Domino’s Pizza in Gorham.

Two People Injured After Police Cruiser is Rear-Ended

Police are working to reconstruct the crash after a deputy’s cruiser was rear-ended on Route 27 in Belgrade.

Judge: Prison’s Future Is up to Lawmakers

A judge says lawmakers will decide the fate of a Maine prison emptied by Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Aging Bangor Buses to Receive Federal Upgrade Grant

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Maine’s senior U.S. senator says the aging bus fleet in one of the largest cities in her state will receive nearly $2 million in federal grants to provide upgrades

Army Veteran Found Guilty in Wife’s Killing

After just 45 minutes of deliberations on Monday, Luc Tieman has been found guilty in the killing of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

GOP Chastises Dems for Blocking Hearing on Ballot Question

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republicans are criticizing Democrats for blocking an effort to hold a public hearing on a ballot question to raise taxes to provide home care for elderly and disabled people needing help with daily activities

Officials Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Vacant Building Fires

ANDOVER, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine are investigating two fires at vacant properties in Andover they’re calling “suspicious”

Three Arrested for Home Invasion in Auburn

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Three men have been arrested after a home invasion in Auburn

Inmate Dies At Maine State Prison

WARREN, Maine (AP) _ Authorities in Maine say a 57-year-old inmate has died at the state prison in Warren.