Waterville Officials Approve Strip Mall

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Officials in the Maine city of Waterville are moving forward with plans for a new strip mall.

Ex-Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Contact with Student

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   A former teacher at a Maine high school has pleaded not guilty to a 14-count indictment charging her with having a sexual relationship with a student.

Police Identify Victim of Fatal Lewiston Hit-and-Run

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine have identified a Lewiston man as the victim in a hit-and-run over the weekend.

One Killed in Mattawamkeag Crash

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a fatal crash in Mattawamkeag over the weekend.

Police Investigating Burglaries in Penobscot County

EDDINGTON, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of burglaries that happened over the weekend.

Two Maine Men Charged in Connection With Insurance Fraud

Police say a man damaged his own vehicle as part of a conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.

Short-Term Rental Registration Deadline Looms in Portland

The Portland Press Herald reports that the number of registrations remains far below the number of rentals advertised online.

Supplement Makers Settle Fraud Charges With Maine’s AG, FTC

AG Janet Mills alleged Health Research Laboratories and Kramer Duhon marketed a pair of products using “false and unsupported claims.”

Rep. Pingree Considering Run for Maine Governor

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s campaign says the Democrat is considering a run for Maine governor.

Popular Christmas Light Display Shut Down by Car Crash

The blackout was caused by a car striking a utility pole Sunday night, knocking out power to the Gardens Aglow display in Boothbay.