Maine Excludes Veterinarians from Opioid Prescribing Law

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is loosening restrictions on veterinarians who prescribe opioids for animals

Spring Turkey Hunt Opens to All Hunters in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s annual spring turkey hunt is now open to all hunters in the state

Accused Cop Killer Nabbed

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — A man accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy was held in the state’s maximum-security prison on Sunday pending his initial court appearance.

Maine Loosening Restrictions on Veteran Opioid Restrictions

A new law removes a requirement that vets check the prescription history of the individual who brought in the animal.

Maine Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Hunger Issues

A gubernatorial forum is happening Monday night in Portland.

Feds Looking Into Health of Scallops in the Atlantic

Federal regulators are reviewing the health of sea scallops in the Atlantic Ocean to get a better handle on the status of the valuable shellfish.

Police: 12-Year-Old Bicyclist Hurt, Driver Charged With OUI

Police say a Maine motorist accused of injuring a 12-year-old bicyclist has been charged with drunken driving.

Many Cruise Ships to Anchor in Portland This Year

Cruise season is officially underway in Maine’s largest city.

Foundation Ready to Reopen Shuttered Dairy in Bangor

A nonprofit foundation that owns Pineland Farms is reopening a shuttered dairy in Bangor.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Retail Marijuana Bill

Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill governing the retail sale of marijuana in Maine.