Maine Approves Bill Designed to Protect Producers of Hemp

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers in Maine have overwhelmingly signed off on a bill designed to make clear that production and sale of hemp-derived food products are allowable in the state

Bangor Police Charge 13-Year-Old With Making Threats

Bangor Police have made an arrest in connection with a threat directed at two area schools.

Maine’s High Rate of Whooping Cough Worse so Far This Year

Maine’s status as the state with the highest rate of whooping cough in the country is worsening, due to an uptick in the number of cases of the disease this year.

Lawmaker Facing Cancer Resigns From Legislature in Maine

A Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives says he’s resigning from the Legislature in the wake of a lung cancer diagnosis.

Town Rescinds Support for Transmission Line Project

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Residents in Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ hometown have rescinded a letter of support for a $1 billion hydropower transmission line that would run through the town

Officials Can’t Determine Manner of Death for Drowned Woman

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   Police say a woman found dead in a pond last summer died from drowning combined with drug intoxication, but officials couldn’t determine the manner of death

Case of Ex-Priest Convicted of Altar Boy Abuse Back in Court

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   The case of a former Massachusetts priest who was convicted of sexually assaulting an altar boy in Maine years ago is due to return to court later this week

Trial Set for Maine Man Accused of Causing 2 Fiery Deaths

A trial is about to get underway this week for a man charged in the deaths of two homeless people found inside a burning truck in Bangor, Maine.

New Sludge Rules in Maine Amid Farm Contamination Concern

Maine officials say they will start using new controls of the use of sludge amid concerns from a dairy farm in the state about chemical contamination.

Anonymous Customer Leaves $2,000 Tip to Surprise of Waiters

An anonymous customer at a Maine restaurant seemingly approved of the eatery’s service, leaving a $2,000 tip on a $48 bill.