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Maine lawmakers approve proposal aimed at lowering energy costs

AUGUSTA  (WGME) -- A Maine legislative committee Friday approved a proposal aimed at lowering the state's electricity and heating costs. The legislation incorporates ideas from nine separate bills.

The bill looks to pipe in more natural gas, increase funding for energy efficiency efforts, and provide financial assistance to help low-income families switch to more affordable heating systems. ...

Maine lawmakers approve proposal aimed at lowering energy costs

AUGUSTA  (WGME) -- A Maine legislative committee Friday approved a proposal aimed at lowering the state's electricity and heating costs. The legislation incorporates ideas from nine separate bills.

The bill looks to pipe in more natural gas, increase funding for energy efficiency efforts, and provide financial assistance to help low-income families switch to more affordable heating systems. ...

15-year-old accused of vandalizing school in Bath

BATH (WGME) -- A 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a small knife to school is now accused of going back to the school and vandalizing it. School officials at Morse High School in Bath say they found the front door smashed in and other damage Friday morning. ...

15-year-old accused of vandalizing school in Bath

BATH (WGME) -- A 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a small knife to school is now accused of going back to the school and vandalizing it. School officials at Morse High School in Bath say they found the front door smashed in and other damage Friday morning. ...

Brunswick high principal quits unexpectedly

BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- With just weeks left to the end of the year, Brunswick High School's principal has resigned. The unexpected exit comes less than two years after he resigned as principal of a Colorado High School.

The abrupt exit of Brunswick High School's principal is sparking curiosity amongst the students here and Brunswick community but school officials are remaining tight lipped. ...

Brunswick high principal quits unexpectedly

BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- With just weeks left to the end of the year, Brunswick High School's principal has resigned. The unexpected exit comes less than two years after he resigned as principal of a Colorado High School.

The abrupt exit of Brunswick High School's principal is sparking curiosity amongst the students here and Brunswick community but school officials are remaining tight lipped. ...

The state of Maine's bridges

STATEWIDE (WGME) - - The governor of Washington State is declaring a state of emergency in three counties after an interstate bridge collapsed, sending several vehicles crashing into a river.

The collapse happened about an hour's drive north of Seattle, after a vehicle carrying a wide-load struck several of the bridge's trusses. ...

The state of Maine's bridges

STATEWIDE (WGME) - - The governor of Washington State is declaring a state of emergency in three counties after an interstate bridge collapsed, sending several vehicles crashing into a river.

The collapse happened about an hour's drive north of Seattle, after a vehicle carrying a wide-load struck several of the bridge's trusses. ...

Fire in Minot leads to shots fired and arrest

MINOT (WGME) -- Investigators say they have multiple crime scenes under investigation right now and a man behind bars. It started with a fire in Minot and then shots fired and an arrest.

The 911 call came in around 1:30 pm for the home of Michael Callahan in Minot on Verrill Rd, which was on fire when firefighters arrived. ...

Fire in Minot leads to shots fired and arrest

MINOT (WGME) -- Investigators say they have multiple crime scenes under investigation right now and a man behind bars. It started with a fire in Minot and then shots fired and an arrest.

The 911 call came in around 1:30 pm for the home of Michael Callahan in Minot on Verrill Rd, which was on fire when firefighters arrived. ...