New Maine Lead Law Fuels 10-Fold Jump in Children Tested

Maine’s new lead exposure standards have led to a 10-fold jump in children identified as having been poisoned by lead

Police Arrest 9 Protesting Tax Plan at Sen. Collins’ Office

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland say they’ve arrested nine protesters who gathered in Sen. Susan Collins’ office to oppose a bill to overhaul the federal tax code.

Sen. Collins May Change Vote If GOP Reneges On Her Changes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she may change her vote on the GOP tax overhaul if her amendments are not included in the final version.

Local Library Looks To Add Cameras To Stop Sexual Behavior

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — A local Maine library is upgrading its surveillance cameras to deter sexually inappropriate behavior.

Clam Flats Closed in Part of Maine Because of Toxins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A rare, late-season toxic algae bloom has prompted the state of Maine to close some of the most productive clamming areas

Two Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine woman and a New York man are facing drug charges after a bust in Vassalboro.

Better Watch Out: Santa Makes ‘Naughty’ Comment to Shopper

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The police in Bangor, Maine, say they’ve gotten a complaint about a department store “bad Santa” who apparently wasn’t working there

Gov. LePage: Speculation of Senate Bid is ‘Fake News’

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says renewed speculation about him running for Senate is “fake news.”

Police: Hancock County Woman in Protective Custody After Carrying Shotgun on a Bridge

State Police say a woman was taken into protective custody after she was seen on a bridge brandishing a loaded shotgun.

Man Leaves Behind Family in Failed Attempt to Escape Deputy

Authorities say a Maine man abandoned his wife and children in a car while trying and failing to evade a sheriff’s deputy.