Maine Scallopers Hope for Better Haul as ’19 Season Ends

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s scallop season is ending for the year amid hopes that fishermen had a stronger season than they did a year ago

Trial of Man Charged with Killing Baby to Start this Week

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The trial of a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a 6-month-old-boy in Millinocket, Maine, is due to begin this week

Avalanche Danger Increases Day After Man’s Death

Authorities warn that the possibility of further avalanches is increasing a day after a skier died on Mount Washington.

Maine Supporting Bill to Try to Save State’s Clam Harvest

Maine’s fishery managers are supporting a proposal designed to improve the clam haul by allowing towns to set limits on the size of clams that can be harvested.

Judge: Jail Must Provide Drug Used in Opioid Treatment

The Aroostook County Jail in Maine has filed an emergency appeal of a federal judge’s ruling that it must provide medication-assisted treatment to a woman who says it’s necessary to keep her opioid addiction in remission.

Proposal Would Allow Police to Wear Veterans Insignia

A Maine lawmaker is introducing a proposal to allow law enforcement officers and emergency responders to wear insignia that identify them as veterans.

Maine Senate Approves Ban on E-Cigs From Schools

The Maine Senate has voted in support of a proposal to ban electronic smoking devices from schools in the state.

Maine’s First Female Governor Signs Pay Equality Bill

The first female governor in the history of the state of Maine has signed a bill designed to improve pay equality in the state.

Passamaquoddy Tribe Gets Grant from Government

A Maine tribe will receive nearly $330,000 in federal funding.

Home Improvement Contractor Charged With Manslaughter

A home improvement company has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a worker who fell off a roof in December in Portland, Maine.