Maine US attorney’s office helps collect more than $3.3M

The U.S. attorney’s office in Maine says it helped collect more than $3.3 million in civil and criminal fines and fees in the last fiscal year.

Maine flu deaths rise to 21 so far this season

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports the state has seen 21 flu-related deaths this winter.

1st Circuit Breathes New Life into Lawsuit Against LePage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A lawsuit filed more than two years accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage of abuse of power and blackmail has new life

Tribes Say Medicaid Work Requirements Jeopardize Health Care

Tribal nations in Maine and around the country say a push backed by President Trump’s administration to require certain Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer conflicts with the federal government’s responsibility to provide health care to Native Americans

Waterville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Porn

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Waterville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography

Couple Donates Supplies to Hurricane Maria Victims for Son

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP)   A Maine couple whose son died in a cargo ship accident have delivered more than 30,000 pounds of supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

Temple Man Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff

A Temple man is under arrest and facing several charges after causing a standoff Thursday.

Trump Admin Lists Concerns Over Ban on Food Stamps for Candy

The GOP governor blames sugary food lobbyists for resistance to efforts he says aim to lower obesity. He plans to revise his request.

Lawsuit Aims to Stop Medical Marijuana Inspections in Maine

The owners of a medical marijuana shop and two medical marijuana users are suing to stop Maine from implementing new medical marijuana regulations next month.

Maine Man Arrested in MA on Child Sex Assault Charges

YARMOUTH, Massachusetts (WGAN)  Police say an Auburn man has been arrested on child sexual assault charges in Massachusetts