Maine Psychiatric Hospital Deemed Compliant for Medicare

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recertified Riverview Psychiatric Center, allowing the state psychiatric hospital to resume receiving federal Medicare reimbursement.

Bob Kraft Caught In Prostitution Sting

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) _ Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor

New Controls In Maine To Prevent Poaching Of Valuable Eels

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s lucrative baby eel industry will likely face tighter controls this year designed to thwart poaching.

“American Pie” Singer Might Sue Over Story On Wife’s exhibit

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Singer Don McLean is threatening to sue a weekly newspaper in Maine after it wrote about his former wife’s photo exhibition about domestic abuse, which includes a copy of the protection order issued against him.

Man Accused Of Having 3 Wives In 3 States Awaits Extradition

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Maine prosecutors say New Hampshire will have first dibs on a man who is accused of being married to three women in different states.

Maine Supreme Court Declines To Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine supreme court has declined to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against a Maine activist who accused an orphanage founder in Haiti of being a serial pedophile.

Bill Would Rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day

A proposal to trade Maine’s state Columbus Day holiday for a tribute to Native Americans is moving forward.

Maine’s Governor Heads to DC for National Event

Maine’s Democratic governor is heading to the nation’s capital to attend the annual National Governors Association winter meeting.

Former DA Candidate Accused of Practicing Without a License

A former lawyer and failed Republican candidate for district attorney in Maine has been charged with practicing law without a license.

Maine’s Highest Court Upholds Conviction in 1980 Murder Case

Maine’s highest court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who was sentenced for the 1980 death of a 16-year-old in a case that stymied investigators for decades.