Longtime prosecutor tapped to be new Maine U.S. attorney

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A longtime federal prosecutor in Maine has been nominated to become the new U.S. attorney for the state.

Maine might mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers

The administration of Maine Gov. Janet Mills might mandate coronavirus vaccines for health care workers as hospitals in the state deal with outbreaks.

Maine judge: Governor had no authority to lease land for transmission corridor

The construction of a hydropower electricity corridor in Maine could be jeopardized by a judge’s ruling that came down Tuesday.

Livermore Falls police investigate after knife is thrown through window

Police in Livermore Falls say they’re trying to find whoever’s responsible for throwing a knife through the window of a home.

Portland city council incumbents will not seek re-election

One-third of the city council seats in Portland will be up for grabs in November, with no incumbents seeking re-election.

Police investigate recycling bin fires in Portland

Police in Portland are looking into three fires that were set intentionally in recycling bins.

Some Maine school districts will require masks, others won’t

BANGOR, Maine (AP) School districts in Maine are taking varied approaches to mask mandates for the coming school year.

Police identify victim of fatal Lisbon fire

Police have identified the body found after a fire at a Lisbon home.

Boston man arrested after Bangor shooting

One man was arrested and another was taken to the hospital after a shooting at a business in Bangor early Sunday morning.

Herring fishing off Maine to shut down for about 2 months

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) Commercial fishing for herring will all but shut down in the inshore Gulf of Maine for about two months to help conserve the species.