Colby Announces Architect, Operator for Hotel Project

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Colby College has named an architect and operator for a boutique hotel it plans to open next year

Skowhegan Votes to Retire ‘Indians’ Nickname After Debate

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   A Maine school district has voted to “respectfully retire” its “Indians” school mascot and nickname

2 Maine Bills Would Rid State of Daylight Saving Time

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a pair of bills that propose to end daylight saving time in the state.

Maine Man Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Crash

A snowmobile accident has left a Maine man in critical condition.

South Portland Man Charged in Connection With Overdose Death

A South Portland man is arrested in connection with an overdose death.

Congressional Panel To Look At Threats To Right Whales

(AP) – A Congressional panel is holding a hearing about the threats facing endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 411.

State Police Searching for Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants

MAINE (WGAN) Maine State Police say they need the public’s help finding a man wanted on multiple warrants

Portland Proposes Building New Public Safety Headquarters

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland city officials have proposed building a new public safety headquarters building near the Cumberland County Jail

Bill to Provide Safe Marine Flare Disposal Passes Committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee is giving its unanimous approval to a bill designed to make way for safe disposal of expired marine flares

Maine Task Force to Review Prevalence of Toxic Chemicals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A new Maine task force will review the prevalence of highly toxic chemicals linked to health threats ranging from cancer to decreased fertility