Maine sheriff won’t attend commission meetings in person due to coronavirus concerns

AUBURN, Maine (AP) The day after commissioners in a Maine county met to consider a resolution against wearing masks in public, the county sheriff said he and his staff won’t attend future meetings in person because of the risk of contracting COVID-19.

Maine man charged in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

A man from Lebanon, Maine has been arrested charged with the riots at the U.S. Capitol last month.

Poor road conditions in Portland area come at a cost to motorists, report finds

Poor road conditions are costing Portland drivers nearly $1,400 a year on average.

No one injured after ambulance falls in snowy ditch in New Gloucester

A patient being transported in an ambulance that fell into a ditch in New Gloucester on Wednesday was not hurt.

Utility springs delays, extra costs on solar power projects

The utility that serves almost all of southern Maine is telling solar project developers that they may need to pay more to connect to the grid, which could also delay the projects.

Maine AG joins settlement with consulting firm that “turbocharged” opioid epidemic

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is among 47 attorneys general joining in a $573 million settlement with a consulting firm they claim profited off the opioid epidemic.

Maine’s congressional delegation calls for COVID-19 relief for seafood processors

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The four members of Maine’s congressional delegation have joined a bipartisan push for federal coronavirus relief for seafood processors.

Police error prompts call to toss evidence in Alaska killing

AUBURN, Maine (AP) An attorney for a former Maine resident who is facing trial for an Alaska killing is trying to exclude evidence due to misinformation from police.

Pardon ends prosecution but not civil case against developer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Maine developer Michael Liberty likely won’t absolve him of a civil complaint brought by securities investigators, and it may also mean he could have to testify against a business associate on wire and securities fraud charges.

Fewer Maine businesses seek help from replenished PPP

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fewer of Maine’s small businesses are seeking help under a replenished Paycheck Protection Program aimed to helping employers weather the pandemic, officials say.