State Sees More Severe Flu Cases, More Hospitalizations

The state Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 373 flu cases through Dec. 23, with 99 requiring hospitalization.

Maine Shrimp Project Won’t Yield Seafood for Public in 2018

A shrimp research project in Maine this year will not yield extra shrimp for the public to buy as it has in the past.

Canadian Company Plans Largest Hemp Operation in Maine

A Canadian company has purchased 120 acres in Maine and plans to lease an additional 1,000 acres as part of an industrial hemp operation.

Saco Man Charged with Assault

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Saco man has been arrested for an assault on New Year’s Day

Shapleigh Woman Arrested for Burglary

SHAPLEIGH, Maine (WGAN)  A Shapleigh woman has been arrested for an overnight burglary

96-Year-Old Town Grocery Store has Uncertain Future

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine man says he hopes to keep his 96-year-old grocery store open with a possible sale to another local business, but its current status is in flux

Portland Hospital Welcomes State’s First Baby of 2018

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Hospital officials say Maine’s first baby born in 2018 was delivered in Portland hospital just over three hours into the new year

Those Who Want to Run for Maine Office Can Gather Signatures

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Mainers who want to run for office in 2018 can start gathering signatures

New Mayor to Take Office in Maine city of Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A new mayor is going to be taking the helm in Maine’s second largest city

Maine Lawmakers Face Costs Besides Medicaid, Riverview

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers facing big budget items like Medicaid expansion this year will also have to figure out the future of funding for a minimum security prison and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism