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Court rejected appeal of man convicted in hammer killing

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man who was sentenced to 65 years in prison for a brutal killing.

Tribal leaders, lawmakers mull changes to tribal sovereignty

Tribal leaders and lawmakers in Maine are working together on potential reforms to a 1980 agreement in hopes of spurring economic development and addressing health, educational and social inequities on reservations across the largely rural state.

Museum awarded $4.6M in suit against benefactor’s caretaker

A Maine art museum has won a $4.6 million court award after alleging a deceased benefactor’s caretaker manipulated her into removing the museum from her will.

Conviction in Maine killing violated double-jeopardy clause

Maine’s supreme court says a man’s conviction of both felony murder and felony robbery violated the Constitution’s double-jeopardy clause.

Maine to receive $1M in settlement over Equifax data breach

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is set to receive $1 million from a proposed multimillion-dollar settlement with a consumer credit reporting agency

Parking help sought at busy Acadia, where visits are up

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Maine’s only national park is working on options to accommodate a surge in visitors that has made parking difficult

Replacement of Maine-Canada bridge gets major fed aid boost

MADAWASKA, Maine (AP) The state of Maine will receive $36 million to help pay for the replacement of an aging bridge that connects one of its northernmost communities with the Canadian province of New Brunswick