Maine legislative committee approves proposal supporters say would protect local pharmacies

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Members of a Maine legislative committee narrowly passed a proposal that supporters say would protect small pharmacies in the state.

It’s Primary day in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire voters are poised to reset the Democratic Party’s chaotic presidential nomination fight in the second contest of a young primary voting season.

CDC confirms first person to be tested for coronavirus in Maine

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says one person is being tested for coronavirus in the state.

Jail could spend up to $1M to board inmates at other jails

A Bangor jail could spend up to $1 million to board inmates at other jails due to overcrowding.

Maine murder suspect ordered held without bail

A man charged with murder in connection with the death of a Maine man in October has been ordered held without bail.

Man injured in 300-foot tumble off cliff in Maine

Wardens say a Massachusetts man survived sliding and tumbling down a 300-foot cliff face when he lost his footing over the weekend in Dixfield, Maine.

Maine might block marijuana trade info from public records

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a proposal from state regulators to exempt trade secrets, security and operating procedures provided to the state by marijuana business from its public records law.

Jackson Laboratory awarded $2.8 million for genetics research

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The federal government has awarded about $2.8 million to a Maine science lab for projects that will focus on genetics.

Sens. King, Warren: shutting down gov’t program will hamper efforts to fight coronavirus

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Two senators from New England have charged that the shutdown of a government program designed to identify infectious diseases will make it more difficult for the U.S. to help combat coronavirus.

Berwick man charged with murder in death of New Hampshire woman

STRATHAM, N.H. (AP) A Maine man is charged in connection with the suspicious death of a woman in Stratham, New Hampshire.