Man Sentenced for Skimming Money from Lobster Wholesaler

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Hawaii man has been sentenced to six months in prison for skimming money from a lobster wholesaler that he worked for in Maine

Man Charged in Connection with Milford Robbery

MILFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with a robbery earlier this month

Bangor Man Charged After Explosive Seized from Home

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a man is facing charges after explosives were seized from his home Tuesday afternoon

Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Missing Grave Marker

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Augusta Police say they are investigating after the theft of a grave marker from a fallen officer’s grave site

Study: Plastic Will Pile Up in Wake of China Recycling Ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A group of scientists says China’s decision to stop accepting plastic waste from other countries is causing plastic to stockpile around the globe, and wealthy countries need to find new solutions

Maine ‘Trooper of the Year’ Award Goes to Woman for 1st Time

VASSALBORO, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police have bestowed the “Trooper of the Year” award on a woman for the first time

Lewiston Police Ask for Patience in Park Brawl Investigation

Lewiston police have met with community members this week to discuss a park brawl that led to one man’s death and other recent violent events.

Lawmakers Tackle Bills as Governor Submits Own Legislation

Maine lawmakers have returned to the Statehouse to consider funding over 100 bills and bonds.

Maine Governor Says He’d Send National Guard to Border

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    Maine’s Republican governor has OK’d a federal request to send a National Guard helicopter with two pilots to the U.S.-Mexico border

LePage Blames Legislature For Closure of Chain Burger Shop

Maine Gov. Paul LePage took to Twitter to blame the state Legislature for the closure of a Fuddruckers restaurant in Ellsworth.