Maine nurse’s union reacts to changes to paid leave policy

The nurse’s union at Maine Medical Center say the hospital’s decision to take away some paid leave benefits is illegal.

South Portland city council votes to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

South Portland city councilors have voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including vape products.

Investigation launched after Buxton police chief is placed on indefinite leave

The Chief of Police in Buxton has been placed on paid leave due to what the department says is a “personnel matter.”

Police seeking hit-and-run suspect in Portland

Police in Portland are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that left a local man with serious injuries last week.

Rumford man accused of shooting his brother faces charges

Police say a Rumford man is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by his brother.

Maine woman sentenced to 47 years in death of 3-year-old son

BELFAST, Maine (AP) A Maine woman convicted in the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son, a crime that led to child welfare reforms in the state, was sentenced to 47 years in prison on Tuesday.

Man critically hurt in apparent hit-and-run in Old Orchard Beach

Police are investigating an apparent hit-and-run in Old Orchard Beach.

Lawmakers using spending bill to delay lobster restrictions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s congressional delegation is using the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill to try to delay for six years new protections for endangered whales to protect Maine’s lobster industry.

Police say icy road a factor in fatal Waldo County crash

A Belmont woman was killed in a crash caused by icy conditions in Waldo County on Monday morning.

Police seek suspect in Oakland bank robbery

Police in Oakland are searching for the suspect in a bank robbery.