Maine prisoners will have free access to menstrual products

Prisoners will have free access to menstrual products in Maine jails and prisons under a new law in the state.

NH driver charged after high-speed pursuit in Maine

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP)   Police say a New Hampshire driver faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase that neared speeds of 100 mph through Maine’s Oxford County

Motel owner charged with abusing 3 children

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP)   Court documents indicate a Maine motel owner accused of abusing three children bound a 6-year-old girl and hung her upside down from a hook as punishment

Man convicted in killing of police informant seeks new trial

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   A Maine man convicted of killing a man who told police about a friend’s involvement in a burglary is seeking a new trial

Teen charged with manslaughter to remain at juvenile center

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A judge has ordered a teenager charged with manslaughter in connection with a park brawl to remain at a South Portland juvenile facility

Maine moves to allow police to wear veterans insignia

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Law enforcement officers would be allowed to wear veterans’ insignia under a proposal that has been approved by the Maine Legislature

Drive to reduce lobster gear, protect whales hits plan phase

TRENTON, Maine (AP)   Maine fishery regulators are meeting with lobster fishermen along the coast to begin the process of crafting rules to better protect endangered whales

Maine lawmakers give final approval to online privacy bill

The Maine Legislature has sent to the governor’s desk one of the strictest online privacy proposals in the country.

Death with Dignity bill gets preliminary approval in Maine

The Maine Senate has given preliminary approval to a Death with Dignity bill that would allow physicians to prescribe terminally ill people a fatal dose of medication.

Former Connecticut Gov. Malloy to serve as UMS chancellor

Former Connecticut Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy has been tapped to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Maine System.