Maine moves ahead law to clarify legality of hemp-based food

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Lawmakers in Maine have moved ahead with a bill designed to clarify that the production and…

South Thomaston Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Woman

Maine State Police have arrested and charged a South Thomaston woman with murder for the death of an elderly woman in Owls Head.

Caseworkers Face Rising Demands, Lack of Placements for Kids

The latest review of Maine’s child welfare system finds caseworkers have faced rising caseloads, poorly explained policy changes and an ongoing shortage of placements for children.

State Police Investigate Death of Woman in Owls Head

Maine State Police are investigating the death of an elderly woman in her home in Owls Head.

Maine Psychiatric Hospital Deemed Compliant for Medicare

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recertified Riverview Psychiatric Center, allowing the state psychiatric hospital to resume receiving federal Medicare reimbursement.

Bob Kraft Caught In Prostitution Sting

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) _ Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor

New Controls In Maine To Prevent Poaching Of Valuable Eels

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s lucrative baby eel industry will likely face tighter controls this year designed to thwart poaching.

“American Pie” Singer Might Sue Over Story On Wife’s exhibit

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Singer Don McLean is threatening to sue a weekly newspaper in Maine after it wrote about his former wife’s photo exhibition about domestic abuse, which includes a copy of the protection order issued against him.

Man Accused Of Having 3 Wives In 3 States Awaits Extradition

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Maine prosecutors say New Hampshire will have first dibs on a man who is accused of being married to three women in different states.

Maine Supreme Court Declines To Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine supreme court has declined to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against a Maine activist who accused an orphanage founder in Haiti of being a serial pedophile.