Collins blocks NOAA appointment over whale rule objections

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine Sen. Susan Collins halted a nominee’s potential appointment to a federal post over objections to rules designed to protect rare whales.

Judge considers motion to dismiss public defender lawsuit

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A judge is considering a motion by the state to throw out a lawsuit over the system that provides attorneys to those who can’t afford them.

CMP wants rate hike to improve power grid

Central Maine Power notified regulators Thursday of plans to submit a proposal for improving power grid reliability that would increase monthly bills by $10 over three years.

Affidavit: Man strangled his mother to death in Maine

A man charged with killing his 66-year-old mother told police he strangled her after she attacked him, according to court records.

Teenager arrested after police pursuit through 3 Maine towns

An 18-year-old was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit through three Maine towns.

Maine plans to open new shelter for displaced asylum seekers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The state of Maine plans to fund a temporary emergency shelter and renovated housing units in Portland, South Portland and Brunswick for asylum seekers, an adviser to the governor said.

Triple killing trial underway in Belfast

A Maine man on trial in the killings of three people delivered his own opening statement Wednesday, calling the victims “drug addicts” and describing the deaths as “accidents” and “self defense.”

Anthem insurance to be dropped by Maine women’s healthcare center

Another health care provider in Maine is dropping Anthem insurance plans.

Son charged with murder in death of Bath woman

Maine State Police say a 42-year-old man is charged with murder in the death of his mother.

Conservationists say some Maine residents killing wrong moth

HOLLIS, Maine (AP) Some nature advocates are worried that Maine residents are killing the wrong caterpillar as they seek to wipe out an invasive species that causes a rash with its toxic hairs.