Landlord in Fatal Fire Nears Deadline to Continue Appeal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A landlord convicted following a fatal Maine fire is appealing his case to the state’s highest court and has less than a week to file a brief

Maine Shuts Down 2 Scallop Fishing Areas

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine fishing regulators are shutting down a pair of scallop fishing areas to protect the health of the population

Maine Holding an Auction for the Right to Hunt Moose

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is auctioning off 10 of its coveted moose permits for next fall’s hunting season

Lawmakers to Weigh Bill to Ban Signature Gathering at Polls

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers have begun to consider a bill that would make signature gathering at Maine polling places a crime

State Sees More Severe Flu Cases, More Hospitalizations

The state Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 373 flu cases through Dec. 23, with 99 requiring hospitalization.

Maine Shrimp Project Won’t Yield Seafood for Public in 2018

A shrimp research project in Maine this year will not yield extra shrimp for the public to buy as it has in the past.

Canadian Company Plans Largest Hemp Operation in Maine

A Canadian company has purchased 120 acres in Maine and plans to lease an additional 1,000 acres as part of an industrial hemp operation.

Saco Man Charged with Assault

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Saco man has been arrested for an assault on New Year’s Day

Shapleigh Woman Arrested for Burglary

SHAPLEIGH, Maine (WGAN)  A Shapleigh woman has been arrested for an overnight burglary

96-Year-Old Town Grocery Store has Uncertain Future

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine man says he hopes to keep his 96-year-old grocery store open with a possible sale to another local business, but its current status is in flux