British Company to Pay Over $900K in False Claims Settlement

Federal prosecutors say an English company and its chief executive officer have agreed on a civil settlement to resolve a false claims charge concerning customs duties.

Existence of Maine Lobster Marketing Group Up for Key Vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to continue an industry-funded lobster marketing group is up for a key vote in the Maine Statehouse

Prison’s Abrupt Closure Hits Nearby Businesses Hard

MACHIASPORT, Maine (AP) A number of Maine county businesses say they have taken a huge hit from the abrupt closure of the Downeast Correctional Facility.

Lawmakers To Consider Hybrid Car Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Lawmakers are set to consider Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars in order to pay for highway maintenance.

Governor To Give Final State-Of-The-State Address Tonight

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Republican Gov. Paul LePage is set to deliver his final State of the State address.

Colby College Alumnus Donates $1 Million For Community Forum

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) A Colby College graduate has donated $1 million for a new community space within a new student residence under construction in Waterville.

Critics Want LePage to Expand Medicaid as Voters Demanded

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Activists are calling for Maine Gov. Paul LePage to stop blocking Medicaid expansion as his administration nears deadlines approved by voters at the polls

Former Trump Speechwriter’s Ex-Wife in Hiding Outside Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The ex-wife of a former Trump speechwriter says she’s left Maine amid news reports about her allegations of physical and emotional abuse

Company Wants Tax Deal Extended Ahead of Planned Expansion

If the change is approved, the company could save about $1 million in property taxes every year until 2037.

Union Official at Shipyard Gets 18 Months for Stealing $280K

A former Machinists Union official who acknowledged embezzling to help support his partner’s opiate addiction has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.