Bills Address Mental Health, ‘High-Risk’ Individuals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine courts could keep “high-risk” individuals from possessing firearms under legislation that lawmakers are considering

The Latest: Gov Refuses to Seek Medicaid Funding by Deadline

Republican Gov. Paul LePage blames lawmakers for his refusal to meet a deadline to ask for $500 million in annual federal funding for voter-approved Medicaid expansion

Motorist Thought Burning Rubber Was Protected Free Speech

OAKLAND, Maine (AP) _ A Maine police officer says a motorist duped by a satirical website told him that burning rubber is protected free speech.

Stephen King’s Foundation Awards Grant To Portland Schools

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Stephen King’s foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Portland elementary schools.

“Red Flag” Gun Control Bill Draws Controversy

Supporters and opponents of a proposed “red-flag” gun control bill showed up in Augusta on Tuesday to make their voices heard.

AG Offers Tobacco Money for Medicaid Expansion

Maine Attorney General Janet Mills is proposing using tobacco settlement funds to cover the state’s share of a voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

GOP Candidate Urged to Quit DA Race After Abuse Allegations

A Maine judge has granted a protection from abuse order against a Republican running for district attorney who is being urged to drop out of the race.

600-Pound Escaped Bull Fatally Shot by Police Chief

A 600-pound bull on its way to the butcher escaped its trailer and led authorities in Maine on a 1 1/2-hour chase before it was fatally shot by the police chief.

SEC Files Suit Against Developer Michael Liberty in Maine

The Securities and Exchange Commission is accusing former Portland developer Michael Liberty and four others of defrauding investors out of $50 million and spending it on a “lavish lifestyle.”

Committee OK’s Nearly Doubling Next Governor’s Annual Salary

A legislative committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to nearly double the annual salary of Maine’s next governor.