Maine takes step toward recreational pot sales, business owners now applying for licenses

Maine’s path to legalized sales of marijuana has cleared a major hurdle with the state making applications for retail businesses available.

Cianbro chairman indicted after cannon incident that sent football referee to hospital

The chairman of Cianbro Corp.’s board of directors has been indicted on several charges in connection with the firing of a small cannon at a Maine Maritime Academy football game.

No sign of Maine woman who didn’t show up on Thanksgiving

Authorities in Maine who have been searching for a missing woman for days turned up nothing with a sonar search of a portion of the Presumpscot River.

Jury selection begins in trial of Maine woman charged in daughter’s death

Jury selection got underway Thursday in the murder trial of Sharon Carillo.

Cold, seasick sailor made 911 call that caused 2-day search

The Coast Guard says a 911 call that prompted a two-day search for a sailboat off the Maine coast last month was made by a sailor who was cold and seasick.

Maine company to supply tungsten materials to US military

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) A Maine company will receive more than $4 million to speed up development of products for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Army Corps to hold hearing on Central Maine Power’s proposed transmission line

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public hearing Thursday on Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile (230-kilometer) transmission line to bring Canadian hydropower to New England.

Bangor police charge two people with murder in connection with Essex Street fire

Bangor police have charged two people with murder in connection with the death of a man who was found unconscious while his residence burned.

Maine governor nominates 3 women to judicial posts

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has nominated three women to judicial posts in the state.

49 disabled adults placed after Medicaid contract terminated

Maine health officials say dozens of disabled adults affected by the state’s decision to terminate a Medicaid contract have been relocated.