Maine governor signs anti-poverty bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Democratic governor has signed legislation directing nearly $20 million in federal block grant funds over the next two years to expand assistance programs that help low-income residents find jobs

Tanker truck hauling milk overturns on turnpike in Falmouth

A tanker truck carrying milk overturned on the turnpike in Falmouth Thursday afternoon.

Judge: Refusal to pay for religious school is constitutional

A federal judge has ruled it’s constitutional for a Maine education program to deny public tuition dollars be used for religious schools.

One killed in Casco crash

CASCO, Maine (WGAN)  One person has died after a crash in Casco Wednesday afternoon

Maritime academy plans to build continuing education center

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine Maritime Academy has purchased part of a former paper mill to house a new center offering continuing-education

Golfers play to raise money for Maine Children’s Cancer Program

Hundreds of golfers came together for the 20th annual Edward Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament in Poland on Wednesday.

Maine State Prison inmate leads lawsuit

A Maine State Prison inmate is leading a class action lawsuit against the Maine Department of Corrections.

Senator Collins recognized for public service

Senator Susan Collins was recognized on Tuesday for excellence in public service.

Maine Wayfair employees join protest

Maine Wayfair employees joined a protest over the company’s sales to migrant detention centers.

Maine regulators to investigate utility bills

Maine regulators plan to review customer utility accounts after thousands received excessively high electric bills.