Station: WPOR
Maine Backers of Ford Urge Collins to Vote Down Nominee
A group of Maine men who support Christine Blasey Ford spoke at Portland City Hall to send a message to Sen. Susan Collins about the importance of her vote in Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
Woman Who Says Prison Guard Assaulted Her Gets $1.1 Million
A federal judge has awarded $1.1 million to a woman who says she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a former Maine State Prison guard.
Hospital Seeks to Build 6-Story Building
Maine Medical Center in Portland is seeking to build a six-story building in the city’s West End as part of a $525 million expansion project.
Body Found After Car Crashes Into Maine River
Police say a body has been found in a Maine river at a spot where a car crashed and overturned into the water.
Sub At Shipyard For Overhaul
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The USS Virginia is back at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for maintenance and upgrades.
One Dead In Eddington Fire
EDDINGTON, Maine (AP) — Fire officials are investigating a house fire that has left one man dead.
New Hampshire Man with Mushrooms Tries to Evade York Police
Police in Maine arrested a New Hampshire man Tuesday and charged him with eluding an officer and drug possession.
Victim of Alleged Sexual Assault in a Maine Prison Van Awarded $1.1 Million
A former Maine prison guard has been ordered to pay over $1 million to a woman he allegedly sexually assaulted.
20-Year-Old Student Dies in Single Car Crash
Police say that a 20-year-old man has died in a single car crash.
Report Says Fishing Rule Might Put Whales at More Risk
A report about a critically endangered whale authored by federal scientists says some regulations that are supposed to protect them aren’t working and might have unintended consequences for the animals.


