Man pleads guilty to shooting at Portland Police Department, sentenced to 6 years

A Portland man who fired shots at the city’s police department will spend six years behind bars.

Orrington man arrested after lengthy standoff

A man who barricaded himself in a house in Orrington was arrested after a lengthy standoff.

UMaine to help with preventing burnout in medical workers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system has received $1.5 million from the federal government to help prevent burnout among medical professionals.

Maine considers fund for lobster fishers hurt by whale rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s state government might set up a $30 million annual fund to help lobster harvesters and other commercial fishermen who have been economically hurt by new rules designed to protect rare whales.

Multistate compact could help Maine get more therapists

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is considering joining a multi-state compact that allows licensed counselors to practice in other states.

Maine man gets 5 years on child pornography charge

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office found in 2019 that Hazleton had sought explicit photos from a 10-year-old girl on social media.

Mapping error raises question of location of 9 islands

Waldo County officials say a 70-year-old mapping error led to nine small islands being considered part of Knox County over the years.

Sen. Collins: Extending drug shelf life could ease supply woes

Susan Collins say amending expiration dates of some drugs could help alleviate shortages according to the FDA.

Fishermen charged with falsifying herring industry records

Prosecutors charged a group of fishermen with federal conspiracy and other charges stemming from an investigation into the sale of unreported herring.

Maine Legislature to continue virtual meetings this month

The full Maine Legislature will convene three times in February to vote on bills, but committee work will continue to be done virtually, legislative leaders said Friday.