Co-owner of Portland BBQ joint says burglar disabled security cameras before break-in

One of the owners of a Portland barbecue joint says a thief disabled his security cameras before robbing a safe in the restaurant.

Maine gets ready to implement new universal lead screening

Physicians and Maine officials are preparing for the implementation of a new state law requiring lead screening of children ages 1 and 2.

Rep. Golden to support public impeachment inquiry

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine says he’ll support a House impeachment inquiry in a public setting.

Jury convicts man for counterfeiting more than 48,000 DVDs

A Maine jury has convicted a former video rental chain owner of mail fraud and copyright infringement following charges that he sold more than 48,000 counterfeit copies of copyright protected movies.

Maine ACA enrollment could drop with Medicaid expansion

Several thousand Mainers who have Affordable Care Act insurance but qualify for Medicaid will be switched over during the Nov. 1-Dec. 15 enrollment.

House Speaker Sara Gideon’s 2016 PAC fined $500 for reimbursed contributions

Maine’s ethics commission voted unanimously to levy a $500 fine for Sara Gideon’s 2016 political action committee.

Raymond man accused of choking woman taken into custody

Scarborough police say a man accused of choking a woman has been arrested.

Tanker truck crash causes delays on Maine Turnpike in Kittery

State Police say the exits in Kittery at Mile 2 of the Maine Turnpike were closed Wednesday due to a crash involving a tanker truck.

Maine AG joins group opposing online alcohol sales

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s attorney general is joining with dozens of colleagues to call for websites to crack down on illegal sales of alcohol over the internet.

Deadline to request absentee ballots in Maine draws near

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The deadline is drawing near to request absentee ballots ahead of the Maine election.