Man to Serve Year in Jail for Unlicensed Bitcoin Operation

41-year-old Sal Mansy was sentenced Monday following an investigation conducted by offices of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations in Michigan and Maine.

Woman Admits to Home Invasion That Scared Woman to Death

Belfast officials say 37-year-old Tara Shibles pleaded guilty in a deal with the state for a 10-month jail sentence.

Scientists: Maine Coast Could See More Great White Sharks

University of New England marine scientist James Sulikowski says tracking devices discovered a different great white about 1.5 miles off Old Orchard Beach in September of this year.

Maine Man Wanted on Multiple Charges Found in Bethel

BETHEL, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man is facing multiple charges after speeding away from a traffic stop.

Standish Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants

LIMINGTON, Maine (WGAN)  A Standish man is facing charges after speeding away from police during an attempted traffic stop.

Acton Man Arrested for Harassing Courts

ACTON, Maine (WGAN)  An Acton man has been ordered held without bail after being arrested on multiple counts of violating his conditions of release.

Waterboro Man Charged for Pawning Parents’ Tools

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN) A Waterboro man has been charged after police say he stole tools from his parents and sold them.

Tax Protesters at Collins’ Office Charged with Trespassing

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Five protesters who refused to leave Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ Bangor office over her support for the overhaul of the tax code have been arrested on a trespassing charge.

Maine Fishermen Group to Receive Grant to Preserve Fisheries

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is giving a grant of nearly $100,000 to a Maine group that advocates for marine conservation and the livelihoods of small fishermen.

Senators Want to Prioritize Preventive Care Cost Savings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   U.S. Sen. Angus King is among a group of lawmakers who wants the Congressional Budget Office to prioritize the role of prevention in health care.