Maine town that fired manager without cause settles lawsuit

RUMFORD, Maine (AP) A town in Maine that fired its manager without documenting cause has settled a wrongful termination lawsuit she brought against it.

CMP kicks off incentives for car-charging stations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power is launching a $4,000 incentive for installation of 240-volt charging stations for electric cars.

Letter dims hopes for quick resolution to fall school sports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A letter from state officials to the Maine Principals’ Association is dimming hopes for a quick resolution to fall high school sports.

Chelsea man accused of making false report following shooting

A man from Chelsea who called police claiming to have been shot has now been summonsed for making a false public report or alarm.

Maine CDC warns of potential hepatitis A exposure at Saco restaurant

Maine’s CDC says staff and customers at a Saco pizza joint may have been exposed to Hepatitis A.

Body of missing NH man recovered 12 miles from empty kayak

The body of a missing kayaker from New Hampshire has been recovered by the Maine Marine Patrol.

Westbrook police investigate after shots fired from vehicle

Police in Westbrook are investigating a report of shots fired over the weekend.

Scuba diving accident claimed life of Maine woman

KITTERY, Maine (AP) Officials say a Maine woman involved in a scuba diving accident died at a New Hampshire hospital.

Sen. Collins kicks off bus tour in her hometown, Caribou

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Republican Sen. Susan Collins has kicked off a bus tour of the state’s 16 counties.

School named for Maine’s first African American legislator

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) An elementary school in Maine’s largest city has been named for the state’s first African-American legislator.