Driver Assisted by Detective Killed in Accident Identified

Maine State Police have identified the driver who was being assisted by a detective before the officer was struck and killed by a wheel that had separated from a logging truck trailer.

New Licenses for Mainers, Who Will Swap Moose for Lighthouse

Maine’s driver’s licenses and identification cards will have a new look when residents do their next renewals.

Crash Snarls Traffic on Turnpike

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say northbound traffic on the Turnpike in Saco has resumed following a tractor trailer crash this morning

Proposal to Alter Maine Clam Harvest Rules Up for Hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal that could change the way clam harvesters ply their trade in Maine is up for a hearing in the state capital this week

Bills Look at Charter Schools in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could increase or limit the number of charter schools in the state under new bills

Feeding Ducks Could Soon Be Banned in South Portland

South Portland city officials want residents to stop feeding birds on ponds.

Fire Destroys Home in Shapleigh

A fire burned down a home in Shapleigh Sunday morning.

Unum Building Catches Fire in Portland

The roof of a Unum building in Portland caught fire Saturday morning.

Robbery Suspect Found in Falmouth Tree

A robbery suspect was arrested in a tree on Saturday.

Proposal Would Ban Non-Citizens From Voting in Local Races

A Maine Republican wants the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit non-citizens from voting in local elections.