Maine News Updates

Dozens of long term care advocates and others came to the Statehouse today to lobby on behalf of a bill that overhauls the state’s elder care system and calls for an additional $1 million state inv

IN BINGHAM, Monday at 3:41 p.m., a theft was reported on Melcher Drive.

2:21 p.m., a carbon monoxide investigation was initiated on Overlook Drive.

AUGUSTA -- A $60 million expansion of the newly commissioned Stetson wind farm in eastern Maine has won the approval of a Maine regulatory panel's staff, setting the stage for a final vote.

STRATHAM, N.H.  -- Police say a sandwich shop manager from Maine has been charged with faking a robbery here.

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 10:05 a.m., Keith H. McAllister, 36, of Fairfield was arrested on a warrant on Western Avenue.

Anyone who once worked at the former Parks' Diner in Waterville is asked to call reporter Larry Grard, concerning a story that is in the works. Please call Larry at 861-9239.

OAKLAND — Town councilors will meet with the Budget & Advisory Committee Wednesday night for a final review of the proposed 2009-10 municipal budget.

OAKLAND — Police are on the lookout for the person or persons responsible for a spree of paintball gun shootings in the area over the last three or four days.

IN ANSON, Monday at 3:44 a.m., deputies were called to assist another agency with a complaint on Main Street.

PORTLAND -- Maine's two U.S. representatives have named a five-member committee to advise them as they prepare to make a recommendation on the appointment of the next U.S. attorney from Maine.