Ex-trooper who was never disciplined pleads guilty to abuse

An ex-Maine state police trooper pleaded guilty to domestic violence assault, though he was never disciplined after his ex-wife informed his supervisor of the abuse.

Orono woman indicted for voter fraud

An Orono woman was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury for voting twice in last November’s election.

Maine CDC director encourages outdoor high school, college graduation ceremonies

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said outdoor graduation ceremonies can be safely held in the state this year.

Maine revenue projections are looking rosier thanks to federal help

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic is expected to give a boost to state revenues.

Bates lead campus safety officer fired over student incident

A 25-year campus security officer accused of tackling a student and having him handcuffed has been fired by Bates College.

Maine’s high school athletes will be able to compete without masks

High school athletes will be allowed to compete mask-free after the state updated its guidance related to outdoor mask wearing.

Lewiston man killed in accident involving scooter

A Lewiston man died after he collided with two SUVs while riding a scooter.

Arkansas teen pleads guilty to shooting, killing Westbrook airman

LITTLE ROCK Ark. (AP) A 19-year-old Arkansas man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in the killing of an airman from Maine who tried to stop him from robbing a gas station.

Maine Gov. seeks to broker peace between fishermen, wind power proponents

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor introduced a proposal on Wednesday that would establish a decade-long moratorium on new offshore wind projects in state waters.

Slowdown of Real ID rollout benefits Maine, secretary says

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s secretary of state said Wednesday that residents will benefit from a federal extension of the Real ID enforcement deadline.