Maine’s 2nd largest city elects Somali woman to City Council

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) A Maine city that is home to thousands of African newcomers has elected a Somali American to the City Council.

[LISTEN] Portland mayor-elect Kate Snyder joins the WGAN Morning News

Mayor-elect Kate Snyder joined the WGAN Morning News Wednesday, one day after she won Portland’s mayoral election.

Election day results: Snyder wins Portland mayoral race, statewide ballot questions pass

Kate Snyder was elected Portland’s next mayor Tuesday night.

Governor Janet Mills: States must lead on climate after Paris pullout

Maine’s governor says President Donald Trump’s move to withdraw from an international climate accord should motivate states to take the lead in fighting global warming.

Maine governor’s inaugural committee still owes $60K

The fundraising committee for Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration celebration still owes the capital city $60,000.

Police in Greater Portland area look to identify suspects in commercial burglary spree

South Portland police say they’re working with other departments in the area to identify suspects in a series of commercial burglaries.

Crews extinguish boat blaze on Portland’s waterfront

Firefighters responded to a boat fire on Portland’s waterfront Tuesday morning.

Police search for missing Lincoln man who walked away from wreck in Lee

Maine State Police are asking for help finding a Lincoln man who walked away from a wreck in Lee and hasn’t been seen since.

Future of Gulf of Maine draws scientists, leaders to event

Scientists and leaders from New England and Canada are gathering in Maine this week for an event focused on what the warming of the ocean will mean for the region.

Maine will accept first marijuana business applications soon

Maine officials say the state will start taking applications to license recreational marijuana businesses before the end of the fall.