Maine Cannabis Convention underway as sale of marijuana draws nearer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Cannabis Convention is underway amid excitement over the expectation of the legal sale of marijuana next year.

Coast Guard searching for adult, 3 children off Maine coast

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard says it is searching for a man and three children off the coast of Maine.

Maine woman killed when truck crashes in Stoneham

STONEHAM, Maine (AP) The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department says a passenger was killed when a pickup truck hit a tree along Main Street in the town of Stoneham.

UMaine unsatisfied with probe of game cut short by fireworks

ORONO, Maine (AP) The University of Maine is unhappy with Kent State’s investigation of a decision to cut short a tied women’s field hockey game to make way for fireworks for a football game.

Bullets found inside Topsham high school

A Maine high school principal says there is concern among school officials after bullets were found inside the school.

Student barred from using wheelchair at cross-country race

The Maine Principals’ Association is barring a high school cross-country athlete from competing in his wheelchair at the state meet.

Princeton man charged with setting fire to his friend’s home

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a Princeton man with setting fire to his friend’s home in Hampden earlier this week.

Maine school board debates how to move past ‘Indians’ mascot

A Maine school district is embroiled in a debate over how it should replace its now retired Native American-themed mascot and nickname.

2 agencies to consider change to CMP transmission line plan

Two state agencies have agreed to consider a proposed change to a 145-mile transmission line project in Maine to avoid a remote pond.

MaineCare to provide coverage for transgender medical care

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Advocates say MaineCare has removed a policy that limited medical coverage for transgender people.