Maine courts must soon weigh domestic violence in murder sentences

Maine courts setting sentences for those convicted of murder will start considering if the victim had also been subjected to domestic violence.

Maine Police Search for Missing Brother and Sister

A brother and sister from Kenduskeag have been reported missing.

Hannaford Sued by Former Employee

A former Hannaford supervisor is suing the grocery store’s parent company.

Construction Coming for Popular Portland Bridge

A heavily-traveled bridge in Portland will be replaced in 2020.

License Plate Approved for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill creating a specialty license plate for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Dead Whale Found Floating in Cove Concerns Ocean Scientists

Maine scientists are curious to learn how a whale found dead and floating in a cove ended up there.

Maine Police Start Selfie Hashtag to Drum Up Support

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The South Portland Police Department is encouraging Mainers to snap a picture with a police officer to support law enforcementZ

Rockport Restores Server After Ransomware Attack

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP)   The Rockport Town Office reopened this week following a ransomware attack

Man Charged in Shooting in Garland

GARLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Garland

Report: Opioid Prescribing Declined Sharply Last Year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A national health report released this week indicates opioid prescribing has fallen over 13 percent in Maine last year, the sixth steepest drop in the nation