Eviction Upheld for Maine Man Who Grew Medical Marijuana

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s supreme court has upheld the eviction of a man who claims his landlord was required to accommodate his use of medical marijuana in a federally subsidized apartment

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Fatal Home Invasion

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A woman says she and her husband begged for their lives before being shot in the head during a home invasion in Millinocket, Maine

Acadia National Park Reopened at Full Strength This Week

Acadia National Park says it is running at full strength following the end of the federal government shutdown over the weekend.

Music Teacher Faces Charges of Sexual Contact With Student

A private music teacher is facing six counts of unlawful sexual contact with a 9-year-old student.

3 Men Rescued, Suspended After Skiing Out Of Bounds

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) — A Maine ski resort has temporarily suspended three out-of-state skiers after they skied in out-of-bounds territory and needed to be rescued.

Bill Would Create Consumer-Owned Maine Power Utility

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A lawmaker is proposing to launch a consumer-owned Maine power utility

Maine Shutting Down Productive Scallop Ground for Season

EASTPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine fishing regulators are shutting down some of the most fertile scallop fishing grounds in the state to help keep the shellfish’s population healthy

Man Who Killed Burglar Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who shot and killed a burglar has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on federal drug and gun charges

Portland Police Search for Suspects in Taxi Robbery

Portland police are looking for a suspect in the robbery of a taxi driver on Munjoy Hill.

Task Force on Police Use of Force Focuses on Mental Health

A Maine task force that reviewed police officers’ use of deathly force is calling for expanded access to inpatient mental health care and crisis stabilization.