Case dropped against man previously accused of setting fire to his friend’s home

Charges against a man accused of setting fire to his friend’s home in Hampden last week have been dropped.

Maine hunter dies from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound

Maine game wardens say a hunter has died from an unintentional, self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Vaping, guns, marijuana on tap for Maine legislative session

The Maine Legislature might consider restrictions on vaping, stricter gun controls and new marijuana laws in the coming legislative session.

WGAN Morning News: Cape Elizabeth school officials discuss sexual assault allegation

School officials from Cape Elizabeth appeared on WGAN Wednesday to discuss the sexual assault controversy surrounding the high school.

Pest that feasts on broccoli found in Maine for first time

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Agriculture authorities in Maine say an invasive pest that can damage crops such as cabbage and broccoli has been found in the state for the first time.

LUPC to hear from company that wants to pull plug on Moosehead Lake region development

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Land Use Planning Commission will hear from a timber company that wants to pull the plug on a massive development in the Moosehead Lake region.

Fire chief injured in propane blast leaves hospital

The fire chief injured in a propane explosion that leveled a building in Farmington, Maine, has been released from the hospital.

Man pleads guilty in charges stemming from wave of raids

A man in Maine whose properties were part of a federal raid of more than 20 marijuana sites has pleaded guilty to drug charges.

Motorcyclist charged with OUI in crash that injured passenger

Police say a Madison man who crashed his motorcycle over the weekend had been drinking.

Former LePage spokeswoman announces run for Congress

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s press secretary has formally announced her candidacy for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.