Collins-backed push to keep criminals from guns progresses

A gun safety bill supported by Maine’s Republican senator is now progressing in both houses of Congress.

Campaign Staffer Dismissed Over Sexual Harassment Claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Eves has fired a campaign staffer over sexual harassment allegations

MaineDOT Tells Cianbro to Open Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

KITTERY, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Department of Transportation has sent a letter to contractor Cianbro about opening the new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

Maine Lawmakers to Open Investigation Into Child Death

A legislative watchdog is going to investigate Maine’s child welfare system following the brutal beating of a 10-year-old girl whose mother and stepfather are charged in her death.

Icy Roads Cause 14-Vehicle Pileup in Maine; No One Injured

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police are blaming excessive speed on icy roads for a 14-vehicle pileup on an interstate highway

School District Lengthening Days to Combat Snow Day Closures

BETHEL, Maine (AP)   A school district in Maine will lengthen the school day by an hour for the next month to make up for time lost because of snow days

Bill Would Help Homeless opioid users with housing, care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   At most 50 homeless opioid users could get access to treatment and housing under a Democrat’s bill

Maine Commissioner Welcomes Inquiry into Child Abuse Cases

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s health and human services head says he welcomes a review of the way the state handles child abuse complaints

City Wants To Meet With Aquaculture Experts On Pier Project

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Local lobstermen and aquaculture operators have been invited to weigh in on the possible redevelopment of South Portland’s pier.

Report: Maine Emergency Room Visits for Overdoses Increased

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says Maine emergency room visits for opioid overdoses increased in the last year