LOCAL STORIES
Augusta, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) - The issue of requiring builders to install sprinkler systems in new homes was front and center today at a public hearing in Augusta.

GRAY, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-Wilkies Beach in Gray closes because of high E-Coli levels.

Poland, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) - Investigators are working to sort out a fire and stabbing at a home in Poland.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Local organizations are teaming up to spread the word about toxic chemicals that are found in a number of cosmetics in the U.S.

SEAL HARBOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A company in Orono has come up with something it hopes will help boost Maine's lobster population.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- After sixty-three years, the Felician Sisters announced Thursday they are transferring ownership of the hospital to covenant health systems
MECHANIC FALLS, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Loose Caboose restaurant in Mechanic Falls, which investigators believe was set on fire by a volunteer fire fighter, is set to reopen on Friday.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Derek Stansberry, the former military intelligence specialist accused of making bomb threats while aboard a trans-Atlantic flight that was diverted to Bangor last April, entered not guilty pleas to all charges at U.S. District Court in Bangor Wednesday afternoon.

ORLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A fourteen year-old boy from Orland was killed Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Route 1.
BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- As the landscape of health care is changing, non-profit organizations across the state say a focus on primary care will help Mainers stay healthy.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)- Students at the Long Creek Youth Development Center are helping give back to the community.

LEBANON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A motorcyclist is injured after crashing head on into a car on Little River Road.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Bloomberg Business Week magazine ranked the Top 20 laziest states and Maine came in 16th.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine Department of Transportation and Portland city officials have narrowed down three options for redeveloping the area around Franklin Arterial, but there's still a long road ahead.

Back in April, the Mayor of Lewiston and the CEO of Geiger Brothers joined a church group on a rebuilding mission to Haiti.

BEAL'S ISLAND (NEWS CENTER)-The actual construction work won't attract a lot of attention, but the project called the "3 ring binder" could be one of the most important Mainers have seen in years.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--The people who manage commercial fishing in the Gulf of Maine are trying to figure out new rules for herring fishermen.

BRUNSWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The U.S. National Women's Rugby team is holding a three week training session at Bowdoin College this month.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- There is lots of activity on the Bangor Waterfront tonight as crews ready the stage for Celtic Woman.

SORRENTO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police are still on the lookout for the man they say abducted and sexually assaulted a woman in the coastal town of Sorrento last week.