"Read to ME" challenge underway in Maine
Kids in maine may be getting an earful this month.That's because the state's "Read to ME" challenge is underway.Adults are encouraged to re ...
Maine could soon have an official state reptile & amphibian
A tiny frog and a turtle could be Maine's next official state amphibian and reptile.Monday, the Maine Audubon Society spoke in favor of two bills ...
Bill to change state constitution introduced in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WGME) At the state house is a bill to make it clear: Only U.S. citizens can vote in Maine. The bill-- sponsored in ...
Canadian lumber tariffs could drive up costs and slow Maine home construction
(WGME)-Tariffs on canadian lumber .. Should they go into effect in 30 days.. Could inflate the costs for developers... And ...
Missing South Portland teen found
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- The South Portland Police Department says that they are looking for a missing teen. Adelynn ...
Fire destroys Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance garage in Auburn
AUBURN (WGME) -- A fire burned down a Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance garage Sunday night. Erin Courtney, a spokesperson ...
Lawmakers push for reform as some Mainers live in fear of 'the state taking their house'
It's a little-known program that could bypass the will and could strip the family of life savings or a home if you ever need long-term care. The federally mandated “estate recovery” program, designed ...
Despite tariffs being put on hold, Mainers worry about potential market disruptions
"It's going to cause disruptions," Wade Merritt with the Maine International Trade Center said. "We're paying particularly close attention to our natural resource-based industries: forest products, ...
Proposed bill seeks to speed up responses to Maine public records requests
FOAA allows members of the public and the press to request various government records, including contracts, emails, and other ...
Sebago Fire Department saves goose that fell through ice
SEBAGO (WGME) – A goose that fell through the ice on Sebago Lake is now safe. The Sebago Fire Department shared a post on ...
Online reservations open for some Maine state parks
Site reservations are now open for Lily Bay State Park and Sebago State Park. Reservations for all other parks open Thursday morning, except for Aroostook and Cobscook Bay, which are under ...
Chair detaches from New Hampshire chair lift, passenger sent to hospital
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after a chair detached from a lift and fell, injuring a ...