2017 was Deadly for Maine Motorists, Pedestrians

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The year that’s drawn to close is the deadliest on Maine roads in a decade–and it’s the deadliest for pedestrians in more than 20 years

Law Aimed at Opioid Crisis Comes into Effect

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A new law aimed at addressing Maine’s opioid crisis is coming into effect as advocates demand more urgency

New Laws Aimed at Medical Bills Come into Effect

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Two new laws aimed at health care costs are coming into effect

Idexx Planning to Expand Headquarters in Westbrook

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Veterinary diagnostic technology firm Idexx Laboratories Inc. is planning an informational meeting with neighbors to discuss its proposed expansion

Two Arrested in Pittsfield Drug Bust

PITTSFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  Two people have been arrested on drug charges in Pittsfield.

Man Arrested for Arson in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Bangor man has been arrested on two counts of arson.

Owner Charged After 9 Dogs Left in Cold in Franklin County

FREEMAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGAN)  Police say nine dogs were found abandoned in an unheated garage Friday morning in Freeman Township.

Critics Vow to Keep Signature-Gatherers at Maine Polls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Democratic Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says his office’s bill making signature gathering at the polls a crime is not meant to kill the citizen initiative process as critics have charged

LePage Issues Declaration to Continue Heating Oil Deliveries

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s governor has signed an emergency proclamation to allow heating oil delivery personnel to stay on the road longer during a spell of bitingly cold weather

Cold is Forcing Rethink on Some New Year’s Swim Events

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   It’s so cold out there that even brave swimmers who a take a plunge this time a year are thinking twice.