Lawyers ask judge to remove referendum from November ballot

Attorneys who contend a referendum on a $1 billion hydropower transmission project is unconstitutional are asking a Superior Court judge to remove the question from the November ballot.

Striking union asks federal mediator to help with contract

The union representing striking workers at Bath Iron Works has requested the assistance of a federal mediator.

Conviction upheld for disabled driver who killed pedestrian

Maine’s supreme court has upheld the conviction of a disabled motorist who was sentenced to a year for killing a pedestrian.

Law enforcement official: so-called fusion center isn’t spying on Maine citizens

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine Public Safety Commissioner Michael Saushuck says a secretive state police unit gathered information on Maine citizens involved in legal activities but insisted “we’re not spying on people.”

New Maine jobless claims dip slightly, thousands of suspected fraudulent claims cancelled

Mainers submitted about 5,600 new jobless claims last week. Meanwhile, labor officials have rejected thousands of claims suspected of being fraudulent.

Propane worker did not perform leak check before explosion

A technician who filled a propane tank days before a deadly explosion last year in Farmington failed to perform a required check for leaks.

Governor’s administration releases checklists for businesses allowed to open July 1st

Maine Governor Janet Mills’ administration on Wednesday released new guidelines for businesses to follow as the state as Phase 3 of it’s reopening plan begins.

Bangor City Council considers removing monument dedicated to Native abductor

Bangor City Council is set to discuss the removal of a small monument along the waterfront earlier next month, at the bequest of the Penobscot nation.

Maine Forest Service already seeing record wildfire count

BUXTON (WGME) — The Maine Forest Service is dealing with an unprecedented number of wildfires, and the wildfire season is just getting started.

Monmouth man killed in Litchfield crash

Police in Kennebec County say a Monmouth man was killed Tuesday night in Litchfield when he crashed into a tree.