New Hampshire Considers Ranked-Choice Voting For Primary

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire voters wouldn’t have to pick just one candidate in the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary next year if lawmakers pass a bill to create a ranked-choice voting system.

Loans Available to Maine Nonprofits Due to Last Year’s Storm

The federal government is reminding private nonprofit groups in southern Maine that they have until early March to request a loan to help with damages suffered during a storm and flooding last year.

MPUC to Investigate Power Outage Complaints in Rural Towns

The Maine Public Utilities Commission staff is recommending an investigation into complaints against Central Maine Power by residents in the Dover-Foxcroft, Jackman and Caratunk service areas.

Hospital Owes up to $10 Million to Nearly 900 Creditors

A Maine hospital seeking bankruptcy proceedings has listed debts of up to $10 million to nearly 900 different creditors.

Former Teacher Sentenced to 8 Years for Sex With Student

A former teacher at a private Christian school has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student and has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Maine School Investigates Charge of Racist Slur During Game

Officials with a Maine high school are investigating a complaint that a racial slur was used by a boys varsity basketball player during a game against another school.

Dryer Unit Malfunction Caused Fire At Paper Products Plant

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Officials say a blaze that drew crews from more than a dozen fire departments to a paper products plant in Waterville, Maine, started in a malfunctioning dryer unit.

Large Fire Breaks Out at Paper Products Plant

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Dozens of firefighters have responded to a massive fire at a paper products plant in Maine

Eviction Upheld for Maine Man Who Grew Medical Marijuana

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s supreme court has upheld the eviction of a man who claims his landlord was required to accommodate his use of medical marijuana in a federally subsidized apartment

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Fatal Home Invasion

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A woman says she and her husband begged for their lives before being shot in the head during a home invasion in Millinocket, Maine