Court Rules Against Psychiatric Patient’s Release

A Maine court has ruled that a knife-wielding man who was shot by police in 2015 will remain in the custody of the state Department of Health and Human Services.

Poliquin Voices Support for Children’s Health Insurance Cuts

Maine Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin is backing President Donald Trump’s plan to cut $15 billion in federal spending on children’s health insurance and other programs, saying the money would be “wasted” otherwise.

Car Theft Suspect Attempted to Escape Via Fire Escape

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Police say several Maine town residents helped them capture a suspect considered armed and dangerous

Mainers Face Deadline Ahead of June Primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Mainers have little time to change their political party ahead of the June primary

UMaine Researcher Getting $750K To Study Aging Fat Tissue

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A University of Maine professor is receiving a $750,000 grant from the American Heart Association to study the effect of aging fat tissue on cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.

Portland Board of Education Forced to Cut Budget

The Portland City Council forced a decision Monday night to cut the city’s education budget by $1.1 million.

Science Center in Portland is Closing Down

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A popular science center that has brought traveling exhibits to Maine’s largest city is closing its doors

High Court to Review MaineCare Abortion Coverage Ban

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the state Medicaid program’s ban against covering abortions

Maine Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Apartment Fire Case

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s highest court will hear the appeal of a landlord convicted of code violations in a fire that killed six people

Man Who Posted Videos Showing Illegal Guns Sentenced

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A convicted felon uploaded videos of him shooting a gun at a Maine firing range despite being banned from possessing firearms has been sentenced to over two years in prison