Officials: Officer Shot 2 People in Warrant Confrontation

MACHIASPORT, Maine (AP)   The Maine Attorney General’s Office says two people were shot and wounded by a state Marine Patrol officer over the weekend

City Apologizes for Sharing Private HIV Patient Information

The Press Herald reports Portland shared the information with University of Southern Maine researchers for a study on the city’s behalf.

Protesters Reach Plea Agreement for Sit-In Charges

The protesters will donate to Food AND Medicine, a Brewer-based organization that organizes low-income people to lobby lawmakers.

Maine Opioid Task Force Unveils Report

The task force, in its report released Tuesday, said the state has been focusing on curtailing over-prescribing of prescription opioids.

Maine Regulators Open Inquiry Into Utilities’ Storm Response

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is opening an inquiry into the preparedness and response of Maine’s electric companies following a powerful windstorm the day before Halloween.

VA Funds Additional Justice Outreach Positions in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   U.S. Sen. Angus King is praising the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for funding for three new staff positions in Maine

Report: Poland Spring Added $200 Million to Maine Economy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Poland Spring says it pumped more than $200 million into Maine’s economy last year

Maine Opioid Task Force to Unveil Report

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s task force studying the opioid crisis is due to give its recommendations to the Legislature

Feds Hold Shellfish Quota Steady

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government wants to allow U.S. seafood harvesters to continue collecting the same amounts of some popular kinds of shellfish.

Maine Dealing With Uptick in Cases of Hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the state has seen four cases of hepatitis A over the past three months.