Plan for new Bangor jail stalls amid criticism

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Plans for a new jail in Maine are on hold in the wake of criticism from the public about a plan for an eight-story, 250-bed facility that some feared would have altered the Bangor skyline.

Former CEO of Central Maine Power returns to company

Central Maine’s Power old CEO is back, in a move that comes as the company works to regain the public’s trust.

Maine CDC records first child flu death of season

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the first influenza-related death of a child in the state this season has been recorded.

Kenduskeag man accused of pushing sheriff’s deputy off stairs

Police say a Maine man is charged with assault after allegedly pushing a sheriff’s deputy off a set of stairs.

Maine facing lawsuit over privacy protection law

Maine officials are facing a lawsuit filed by internet service providers over a law that requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before sharing or using their personal data.

Police identify elderly woman found dead in Hampden home

Police continue to investigate the death of an elderly woman in Hampden.

Portland to vote on joining a solar collective

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Portland City Council will discuss joining other large-scale energy users, to encourage the construction of solar farms across Maine.

Man found unconscious in North Yarmouth due to carbon monoxide issue

Police say two workers were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide exposure in North Yarmouth.

Maine moves closer to importation of medicine from Canada

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A committee of the Maine Legislature has moved the state closer to wholesale importation of prescription drugs from Canada.

Susan Collins joins senators who want FDA to keep e-cigs from kids

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s Republican senator has joined a bipartisan group of colleagues calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to work harder to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of children.