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

Commission criticizes Maine utility over billing in op-ed

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Public Utilities Commission has taken the unusual step of writing a newspaper op-ed chastising a power company in the state for doing a poor job of transitioning to a new billing system

Maine man pleads guilty to child’s death that spurred reform

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   A Maine man is expected to plead guilty to causing the death of his 10-year-old stepdaughter in a case that spurred child welfare reform in the state