Maine postpones first jury trial in months due to virus

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The state’s first jury trial since March has been postponed because the child of a key witness has symptoms consistent with the coronavirus.

Maine court to expedite ruling on ranked voting referendum

The acting chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court says a decision will be expedited on a referendum petition aimed at stopping the use of ranked choice voting in this November’s presidential election.

CARES Act to come to the aid of Maine’s rail line to Boston

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal CARES Act money will pay for improvements to the passenger rail system that connects Maine to Boston.

Maine high court hears appeal in death of sheriff’s deputy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The lawyer for a man who’s serving a life sentence for killing a deputy is arguing the trial judge made mistakes in allowing the man’s confession and in imposing the maximum sentence.

Cornfield vandals wreak destruction on Maine farm

The Maine Warden Service is looking for vandals who destroyed acres of cornfields by apparently driving through them.

Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation

A panel created to examine racial disparities in Maine says lawmakers can get started in addressing those concerns by passing more than two dozen bills.

Gas prices down slightly in Maine, northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Gas prices have dropped slightly in northern New England during the last week.

1st trials since March moving forward this week in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine is preparing this week for the first trials since March.

Plans for Portland homeless shelter faces opposition

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Plans for a 24-hour homeless shelter in Maine’s largest city that can serve 40 people are facing opposition from its neighbors.

Busy portion of Maine’s bear hunt ahead

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s bear hunt is entering the final two weeks of the year in which most bears are harvested.