Murder sentence tossed over judge’s sentencing ‘conundrum’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine supreme court overturned a murder sentence because a judge spoke about whether the defendant’s decision to go to trial reflected on whether he held remorse.

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as officials said they plan to work out a “creative solution” to avoid violating a state liquor law.

Maine motorists appeal to keep naughty vanity license plates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine vegan whose custom license plate contains the word “tofu” is one of the motorists caught in a state crackdown on vulgar license plates.

Lewiston man accused of shooting, killing his girlfriend pleads not guilty

A Lewiston man accused in the shooting death of his girlfriend last Dec. has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Gorham apartment building damaged by fire after man falls asleep while cooking, officials say

Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Gorham Wednesday night.

House GOP tries to scuttle resolution supporting Ukraine

Fifty-three Maine House Republicans voted Tuesday against a resolution of support for Ukraine, underscoring a partisan division over U.S. policy of punishing Russia for its invasion and aiding Ukraine’s defense.

Authorities in Gray issue warning after testing confirms rabies in dead raccoon

The town of Gray is asking residents to be vigilant about rabies after a rabid raccoon was found dead last month.

Two charged after traffic stop leads to drug, gun seizure in Portland

Portland police say two people were arrested and drugs and a gun were seized during a traffic stop on Monday.

Police in Portland report recent surge in overdoses

Police in Portland say they’ve seen another uptick in overdoses.

New England’s biggest dog sled race has a female victor

The first woman mushed her way to victory across 250 miles (400 kilometers) of wilderness in northern Maine, making history in the 30th Can-Am Crown.