Maine Man Arrested in Alaska Cold Case Contests Extradition

A Maine man who faces extradition to Alaska after his arrest in a 26-year-old cold case is due to make his first appearance in court.

Massachusetts Men to Be Sentenced for Drug Killing in Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP) — A Massachusetts man is due to be sentenced this week for a drug-related killing in northern Maine.

Union: Adult Caseworkers Face Increased Reports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s state employees’ union says some of its workers are being overwhelmed by a spike in reports of abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities and the elderly.

LePage Says He Wasn’t Aware of High Rate Paid on Trump Hotel

Former Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he was not aware of his administration spending more than $1,100 a night during a stay at a hotel owned by the family of President Donald Trump.

More Than 26K Acres in Maine North Woods to Be Protected

A pair of conservation groups says it is purchasing more than 26,000 acres of forestland in Maine’s remote North Woods.

Gas Prices Up slightly In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices have risen slightly in northern New England.

Sailor Featured In Times Square Kiss Dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died. George Mendonsa was 95.

Shrimpers Hope Industry Lost To Warm Seas Won’t Be Forgotten

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Glen Libby looks back fondly on his days as a Maine shrimp trawler, but he’s concerned about what seafood lovers will think if the shuttered fishery ever reopens.

5 Maine Hospitals Among 25 Nationwide Receiving Federal Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Five Maine rural hospitals are among 25 vulnerable hospitals nationwide getting help from a new federal program

Police: Woman Tried to Bail Out Boyfriend While Intoxicated

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a woman who they say was trying to provide bail for her boyfriend while she was intoxicated has been taken into custody