5 More Deaths Even as Flu Cases Drop for 4th Week in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control says five more people have died from the flu in the past week, even as the number of new cases and hospitalizations slowed.

Shooting Deaths of Pair in Pickup Truck Ruled Justified

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says police officers were justified in fatally shooting two people who were in a pickup truck that rammed a police cruiser.

Maine’s Sea Urchin Harvest About Average in 2017

Regulators say Maine fishermen’s sea urchin harvest was about in line with recent averages in 2017.

Man Who Says Boss Called Him “Big Indian” Wins $40k in Suit

A man who says his jewelry company employers called him a “Big Indian” has won $40,000 in a lawsuit he filed in Maine.

Feds Will Hold Oil Drilling Hearing Despite Snowstorm

Federal officials will hold a meeting that is slated to happen in Maine’s capital city about offshore drilling despite a late winter storm that is bearing down on the state.

Police Shooting of Man Holding Pellet Gun Ruled Justified

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a Portland police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man who was brandishing a pellet gun because it appeared to be a real rifle

Heating Prices Dip as Cold Weather Eases, Markets in Flux

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Governor’s Energy Office says the price of heating oil in Maine has dipped as cold weather eases

Fire Chief in Portland Retiring at End of Month

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The fire chief in Maine’s largest city is retiring at the end of the month

$60 Million Tax Break for Shipyard Gains Support

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A $60 million tax break for Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works is gaining support from some lawmakers

Maine Restaurants, Hotels Set Record with $3.8B in Revenue

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s hotels and restaurants set a record for revenue last year, bringing in about $3.8 billion