Maine could see automated speed traps in highway work zones

AUGUSTA (WGME) — A proposed pilot program in Maine to introduce automated speed traps in highway work zones was discussed in a public hearing held by the Committee on Transportation on Wednesday. The bill, LD 1457, introduced by Republican Senator Brad …

Maine Democrats say paid family and medical leave program deserves a chance

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine's new paid family and medical leave program has barely begun, but it's already facing intense debate in Augusta. Democrats say the program deserves a chance, while Republicans are already introducing a host of bills to …

5 TV Shows Set in Maine but Were Actually Filmed in Canada

If you're from Maine, you likely perk up when a character on TV casually drops a Pine Tree State reference or when you see an entire show is set in your home state. There’s something exciting about seeing the Pine Tree State represented on screen, …

Barstool's Dave Portnoy's Slab Pizza Review in Maine Was a Set Up

Ready for this theory? Slab Sicilian Street food wasn't your typical, side of the street, hole in the wall pizza slice shop you find in big cities that Dave Portnoy would love. Slab (before it permanently closed this year) was known for their …

Maine joins multi-state lawsuit challenging tariffs imposed by Trump administration

Maine is among a dozen states joining a lawsuit claiming new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal and have wreaked havoc on the American economy. The suit filed on Wednesday in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenges Trump’s …

Some Maine Walmart Stores Are Locking Up Their Meat as Anti-Theft

This isn't a massive deal, but it's absolutely going to put a wrench in some people's grocery shopping routine. "Customers have voiced frustration over the retailer's increased security measures" - US SUN Locking up meats to a …

Meth use on the rise in Maine

Health experts and law enforcement officials say concerns are growing as methamphetamine overdoses surge in Maine.Meth is considered an extremely addictive stimulant drug which can affect a person's sensory and motor functions. There is no approved …

Maine police chief describes impact of illicit drugs on area

20 Years Ago: The Night Mötley Crüe Set Off the Fire Alarms in Portland, Maine

On April 23, 2005, Mötley Crüe brought their high-octane Red, White & Crüe Tour to the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland (now the Cross Insurance Arena), delivering exactly what fans had hoped for—pyrotechnics, pounding drums, and all the glam …

8 Investigates: Is Maine doing enough to crack down on sex trafficking?

On Thursday, Yarmouth-based doctor Peter O'Donnell is due in court on sex trafficking charges, a sentence that's often limited to no more than 364 days in jail. As they try to crack down on human trafficking, members of law enforcement often focus …