Maine Latest to Ditch Columbus Day, Honor Native Americans

Maine is joining a handful of states that have renamed Columbus Day to honor Native Americans.

Part of Confession to Be Allowed in Trial for Deputy’s Death

A judge has concluded a law enforcement officer’s punch when a man was taken into custody for a deputy’s death was “not inflicted to secure a confession.”

Maine Could Allow Bets on Sports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers could decide whether to allow sports betting in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision

New Restrictions to Protect Rare Whale Expected from Group

A group organized by the federal government is expected to release recommendations about how to better protect a vanishing species of whale in the Atlantic Ocean

Former Nurse Took Video of Dementia Patient in Bathroom

A former nursing assistant in Maine has been found guilty of a violation of privacy misdemeanor for recording a video of a dementia patient using a bathroom.

Remains Found in Augusta Identified as Gardiner Woman Reported Missing in 2017

Investigators have uncovered the remains of a Gardiner woman who went missing in 2017.

Augusta PD to Change Practices Based on NTSB Recommendations

The Augusta Police Department says it’s going to follow “best practices” outlined by the National Transportation Safety Board in a report on a 2017 pileup during the United Bikers of Maine Toy Run.

Maine Could Tweak Laws Describing Governor, Justices as ‘He’

Maine’s first female governor is backing an effort to change state laws that refer to the governor and state justices as “he,” “him,” or “his.”

Rockland May Seize Property to Ensure Park Access

Officials in Rockland, Maine, say they’re prepared to seize a waterfront roadway by eminent domain to preserve one of the two routes that provide access to the city’s Harbor Park.

Maine Corrections Officer Acquitted of Sex Assault

A Maine corrections officer who once made headlines for donating a kidney has been acquitted of sexually assaulting a female inmate.