High-dose opioid prescriptions decline in Maine

State statistics show the number of high-dose opioid prescriptions in Maine has decreased by 58% since 2015.

Maine woman accused in bludgeoning death likely headed to trial

A case in which a Maine resident is accused of killing an elderly woman will likely head to trial.

Lobster fishing group withdraws support of whale agreement

An organization that represents Maine’s lobster fishermen is pulling support of a proposed plan to protect endangered whales.

Cory Booker to make Maine stop amid presidential push

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is making a trip to Maine, making himself the fourth candidate to come to the Pine Tree State in this election cycle

Advocate recommends $1 million fine for electricity provider

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s advocate for utility consumers wants to lodge at least a $1 million fine against an electricity provider facing allegations over deceptive marketing

Maine university gets big grant to grow business, innovation

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   A Maine university will receive a donation of more than $1 million to grow business and innovation programs

Maine hunter who shot woman pleads guilty to manslaughter

A Maine hunter charged with killing a woman he mistook for a deer has been ordered to serve nine months behind bars for manslaughter.

Portland police locate missing Standish man

Police say Charles Keith was located in Westbrook on Tuesday.

Driver charged in crash that claimed 3 lives in Acadia

Law enforcement officials have charged a driver with manslaughter following a crash that killed three passengers in Maine’s Acadia National Park.

Maine State Police treating man’s death as suspicious

LEEDS, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police are treating the death of a former Minnesota man as suspicious