Maine man charged in anti-Semitic threats on social media

BUXTON, Maine (AP) A man who authorities say posted anti-Semitic death threats on social media through an anonymous Twitter account was charged with threatening interstate communication.

Silver Alert issued for Windham woman

A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday for a Windham woman with Alzheimer’s.

Murder conviction overturned in machete killing in Maine

The Maine supreme court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a man in the machete killing of his neighbor in 2016.

Maine will keep pressure on about threats to right whales

The head of Maine’s fisheries department is making the case that endangered right whales face numerous threats that have nothing to do with the lobster fishing industry.

City leaders to vote on plan for Portland’s new homeless shelter

Portland’s Planning Board was expected to vote Tuesday on a plan for a new homeless shelter.

3 teens charged in connection with deadly Lewiston fire

Fire investigators say a fire in Lewiston that left one man dead and nearly 60 people without a place to live was arson.

Racing to end with sale of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) Racing will soon come to an end in Scarborough with the sale of the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway to developers.

Portland school closes after coronavirus outbreak

(AP) Maine’s largest school district said a one-day shutdown of one of its elementary schools due to a coronavirus outbreak has ended.

Maine reports 667 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths

(AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 670 coronavirus infections and eight deaths from the weekend.

Maine schools get additional $137M from American Rescue Plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The U.S. Department of Education is releasing $137 million for Maine schools following approval of a state spending plan.