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.

Maine Considers Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs at Pet Shops

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could prohibit pet shops from selling dogs and cats under a Democrat’s bill

Maine OKs Bill to get Mobile Wi-Fi Device in Rural Libraries

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s governor has signed off on a proposal to allow residents of the state to expand their access to the internet by checking out mobile wi-fi devices from librarie

Important New England Scallop Ground to be Closed 11 Months

BOSTON (AP)   Federal fishing managers say they are shutting down a key scallop fishing area to some boats for nearly a year

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Man Who Killed, Buried Wife

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man who’s serving 55 years in prison for killing his wife and burying her body with a wedding band, flowers and a bottle of Gucci cologne called “Guilty.”

Ex-Lawmaker Gets 10 Years for Stealing Over $3M From Widows

A judge has sentenced a former Maine legislator to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows and for tax evasion.

Maine Bill Would Move to Automatic Voter Registration

Maine would automatically register most adults to vote beginning in 2022 under a top Democrat’s bill.