Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says

A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers.

Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit Twice by Cars in Portland

Police say the pedestrian died at a hospital

Portland Police Investigating Shots Fired During Confrontation

No one was injured.

Senator King Says Walking Away from Ukraine Worst US Mistake Since WW II

King has been highly critical of President Trump and his polices

Pingree Criticizes Trump Cancellation of Grant for Maine Maritime Program

Pingree called it a shortsighted and heartless decision

Massachusetts Woman Dies in Piscataquis County Snowmobile Crash

The initial investigation indicates operator inexperience as a factor in the crash.

House in Yarmouth burns to the ground, no injuries reported

A fire has burned a house down to the ground in Yarmouth early Saturday morning.

Maine Sea Grant funding from NOAA abruptly terminated

The 4-year Maine Sea Grant Omnibus Award was deemed “no longer relevant to the focus of the administration’s priorities and program objectives” by a letter sent from NOAA official Timothy Carrington late Friday night.

Craft Supply donations available at Dyer Library in Saco

A craft donations table is available at the Dyer library in Saco for community members to drop off and receive items for making crafts.

Cyberattack that targeted Franklin County computer systems didn’t result in permanent data loss, officials say

Officials in Franklin County say there was no permanent data loss after a cyberattack that hit their computer systems in early February.