Of Moose and Modems: Hunting Applications Online Only in ’18

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state of Maine is taking online applications for the upcoming moose hunting season

Free Handouts of Naloxone Stymied by LePage Administration

LePage’s administration has yet to produce the regulations needed to allow public health organizations to distribute free doses of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone.

Police Says Teen Knocked out Power to Island After Crashing

A Maine island lost power for about two hours after a speeding teenager crashed into a utility pole over the weekend.

Woman Prepares Salad, Sticks Fork Into 3-inch Lizard

A Maine woman who prepared a salad says she realized after a couple of bites her fork was stuck in a 3-inch lizard, minus the tail.

UMaine Investigates Report that Contract Bidder was Coached

The University of Maine says it will examine allegations that a school official provided inside information to help a bidder land a lucrative energy contract.

Bangor Police Make Arrest in Connection with Burglaries

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a pair of robberies

Police Investigating After Report of Shots Fired

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  South Portland Police are investigating after a report of shots fired in the city Monday night

2 Credit Union Banks in Maine Seek to Merge Businesses

SANFORD, Maine (AP)   Two credit union banks in Maine say they intend to merge, citing the interests of their members

Fishing Managers Consider Request for More Baby Eel Fishing

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Fishermen from Maine are planning to use an interstate hearing to make the case they should be allowed to catch more baby eels

Programs Helped More than 100 Maine Plover Chicks Fledge

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP)   Maine wildlife biologists say conservation programs and state partnerships helped more than 100 piping plover chicks fledge in the state last year