Ethics Commissioners To Discuss Casino Investigation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine ethics commission is set to discuss its investigation into the financing of a failed, multimillion-dollar effort to build a third casino in the state.

Regulators Want Answers From Utilities On Storm Response

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators are asking the state’s two power companies to provide answers on their response…

Maine State Police Mourn Loss Of Police Dog

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a veteran police dog.

Two Arrested in Biddeford Drug Bust

Agents arrested 36-year-old Sarah Berthiaume and 44-year-old Patricia Fancuilli, both of Biddeford, on charges of distributing crack cocaine and heroin on Tuesday.

Annual Vigil for the Homeless to Be Held on Winter Solstice

The annual candlelight vigil will be held 4 p.m. Thursday in downtown Portland.

Protesters Charged With Trespass at US Sen. Collins’ Office

Maine police say five protesters were arrested at the Lewiston office of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and charged with criminal trespass.

Nonprofit Argues for Release of Federal Job Training Funds

A federal judge in Maine has heard arguments on a case concerning the release of funding for job training and workforce development programs.

U.S. Rep Chellie Pingree Won’t Run for Maine Governor

Pingree says she wants to stay in Washington to fight against the Republican tax proposal and referred to the Trump administration as “crazy.”

New Plan to Regulate Pesticides in Portland Heads to Hearing

Officials say it is likely the council will postpone action at their Monday meeting and continue the debate because of a large number of proposed amendments on the schedule.

Advocates Call for Increased Tobacco Prevention Funding

The most recent data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 11.5 percent of high school students in the state smoked cigarettes in 2015, compared to the national average of 8 percent.