Governor unveils bond package

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Governor Baldacci says while corporate earnings are up, most businesses still aren't creating jobs.  He says that's why a $79 million bond package is needed.

Delahanty nominated for U.S. Attorney

LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--Lewiston attorney and longtime judge Thomas Delehanty has been nominated by President Obama to be U.S. Attorney for Maine.

Portland's cruise ship business increasing

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- City leaders in Portland say a megaberth proposed as part of Governor Baldacci's bond package will help accommodate the growing number of cruise ship visits.

Blitz confirmed by Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS CENTER)--The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sandy Blitz of Maine to be the federal co-chair of the northern border regional commission.

Sinkhole begins getting filled in

ROCKLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Work has begun on repairing the large sinkhole on Old County Road in Rockland.

Defense begins case in Matinicus shooting trial

ROCKLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Defense attorney Will Avantaggio sums up the Matinicus Island shooting case this way: "This is about a lot more than guns. This is about suspicion, anger, threats of violence and violence itself."

Murder trial begins in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The murder trial of Michael Toby started Wednesday morning. Toby is charged with killing his 70-year-old sister, Rosalie Shedd, at her apartment in Dover-Foxcroft in October 2008.

March For Meals to generate support

LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- This is 'March for Meals' month for Meals on Wheels programs throughout the country.

International lobstermen meet in Maine

STONINGTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Lobstermen from different parts of the world are in Maine this week to talk about what they can do to improve their industry.