Tribal leaders, lawmakers mull changes to tribal sovereignty

Tribal leaders and lawmakers in Maine are working together on potential reforms to a 1980 agreement in hopes of spurring economic development and addressing health, educational and social inequities on reservations across the largely rural state.

Museum awarded $4.6M in suit against benefactor’s caretaker

A Maine art museum has won a $4.6 million court award after alleging a deceased benefactor’s caretaker manipulated her into removing the museum from her will.

Conviction in Maine killing violated double-jeopardy clause

Maine’s supreme court says a man’s conviction of both felony murder and felony robbery violated the Constitution’s double-jeopardy clause.

Maine to receive $1M in settlement over Equifax data breach

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is set to receive $1 million from a proposed multimillion-dollar settlement with a consumer credit reporting agency

Parking help sought at busy Acadia, where visits are up

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Maine’s only national park is working on options to accommodate a surge in visitors that has made parking difficult

Replacement of Maine-Canada bridge gets major fed aid boost

MADAWASKA, Maine (AP)   The state of Maine will receive $36 million to help pay for the replacement of an aging bridge that connects one of its northernmost communities with the Canadian province of New Brunswick

Bangor man killed, three others hospitalized after Glenburn crash

A 2-vehicle crash in Penobscot County left one man dead.

Authorities search for two men suspected of arson in Sanford

Authorities are looking for two men wanted for questioning in connection with a house fire in Sanford earlier this month.

Police say woman hit police cruiser while drunk, texting

Maine State Police say a woman is accused of striking a parked police cruiser while texting and driving under the influence.

Lobstermen join with Maine pols to oppose whale rules

STONINGTON, Maine (AP)   A group of Maine lobstermen that has the backing of the state’s Congressional delegation is pushing back at a plan to protect endangered whales with new fishing regulations