State Wants to Try Teen as Adult in Grandmother’s Death

WEST BATH, Maine (AP)   A hearing is being held to determine whether the grandson of Beulah “Marie” Sylvester will be tried an adult for killing her in a Bowdoinham home they shared

Influenza Still a Problem as Spring Arrives in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says five people died from the flu last week, bringing the season total to nearly 30 in the state.

Maine Mulls Presidential Primaries, Expanding Ranked Voting

A Democrat’s bill would allow presidential primaries in Maine and expand a voter-approved ranked voting system to presidential races.

Police Charge OOB Man with Murder

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say an Old Orchard Beach man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his roommate

Police ID Couple in Gardiner Murder-Suicide

GARDINER, Maine (WGAN)  State Police have identified the two people killed in a murder-suicide in Gardiner

Bail Denied for Mainer Who’s Fighting Extradition to Alaska

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who is wanted in Alaska to face a murder charge is returning to court

Officials Say Fire that Razed Concession Stand is Suspicious

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Officials in Maine’s capital city say a fire that heavily damaged a Little League concession stand is considered suspicious

Maine Enshrines Obamacare Protections

Maine has enshrined former President Obama’s health coverage protections into state law.

Game Wardens Rescue 2 Hikers Who Underestimated Trail

Maine game wardens say they rescued two hikers stranded on a trail overnight.

Police: Father Killed 14-Month-Old Son, Self

Maine State Police say a man apparently shot and killed his 14-month-old son before fatally shooting himself following a standoff.