Japanese Fashion Trends Boost L.L. Bean Sales

FREEPORT, Maine (AP)   While L.L. Bean has seen flat sales in the U.S., the Maine-based company is rapidly growing overseas due to Japanese fashion trends

Candidates for Governor Split on Economy, Pot, Ranked Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Gubernatorial candidates say it’s time to renew focus on economic challenges facing the rural state following Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s eight years steadying Maine’s finances

Landlord in Fatal Apartment Fire to Pay $300K Settlement

A landlord who was sentenced to prison following a fire that killed six people in Maine has agreed to pay close to $300,000 in settlements to the victims’ families.

Candidates for Governor Split on Economy, Pot, Ranked Choice Voting

Gubernatorial candidates say it’s time to renew focus on economic challenges facing the rural state following Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s eight years steadying Maine’s finances.

Five Men Charged with Selling Crack Cocaine in Lewiston

Drug agents have made made five arrests as part of an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in Lewiston.

Two Charged With Stealing From Bottle and Can Donations in Baldwin

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection with thefts from a charitable bottle and can donation trailer.

2-Ton Ball of Marine Debris Removed from Maine Waters

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP)   A lobster industry group says it removed the biggest example of derelict fishing gear from the Gulf of Maine in at least ten years

Pair of Men Arrested on Drug Charges on Maine Turnpike

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Two men have been arrested for trafficking drugs in Auburn

Herring’s Role In Ocean Food Web Could Change Fishing Rules

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) — Changes could be coming to the harvest of a small fish that supports one of the largest fisheries on the East Coast

Free Internet To Go Live In Downtown Waterville This Month

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — The downtown area of a Maine city will soon have free wireless internet for all.