Maine Shutting Down Productive Scallop Ground for Season

EASTPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine fishing regulators are shutting down some of the most fertile scallop fishing grounds in the state to help keep the shellfish’s population healthy

Man Who Killed Burglar Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who shot and killed a burglar has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on federal drug and gun charges

Portland Police Search for Suspects in Taxi Robbery

Portland police are looking for a suspect in the robbery of a taxi driver on Munjoy Hill.

Task Force on Police Use of Force Focuses on Mental Health

A Maine task force that reviewed police officers’ use of deathly force is calling for expanded access to inpatient mental health care and crisis stabilization.

Last of 3 Charged in Millinocket Killing to Be Tried

A trial is set for the last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead.

Two Charged With Drug Trafficking Following Suspected Overdose Death

Police in Auburn have made two arrests in connection with a suspected drug overdose.

Maine Restarts Search for Consultant to Help With Pot Rules

Maine is trying again to hire a consultant to help the state craft rules about the legal sale of marijuana.

Couple Sentenced for Tax Fraud, MaineCare Fraud

A former Maine couple that ran companies to transport clients with disabilities have been sentenced for defrauding MaineCare and filing false tax returns.

Gas Prices Down A Bit More In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices in northern New England have fallen a bit more, although the national average is unchanged from last week.

Stealthy Destroyer Commissioned In San Diego Ceremony

SAN DIEGO (AP) — An American flag was raised as part of a ceremony in San Diego commissioning the USS Michael Monsoor, one of the new stealthy Zumwalt class of destroyers.