Man sentenced for his role in fatally shooting a dog

One of two Maine men charged with killing a pug named Franky has been ordered to serve a year in jail.

Gov. Mills rolls out health care proposal as lawmakers return for new legislative session

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic legislative leaders have unveiled a health care proposal aimed at removing some copayments and combining markets to lower health care costs.

North Waterboro man charged with firing multiple shots at construction workers

A North Waterboro man was taken into custody after allegedly shooting at construction workers.

Maine game warden pleads guilty to disorderly conduct charge, two other charges dropped

A Maine game warden has pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct stemming from his off-duty behavior at a Bangor concert.

Maine governor pardons tribal attorney for 1968 pot charge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor has issued a posthumous pardon for a tribal attorney convicted of possession of marijuana while asserting land claims by the Passamaquoddy tribe.

Influenza now in all Maine counties; considered widespread

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine health officials say cases of influenza have been found in all 16 of the state’s counties and it is now considered widespread.

Maine receives $5.3M to boost opioid treatment for new mothers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine will receive federal funding for a program to help new mothers and pregnant women with an opioid use disorder get treatment.

Maine’s largest city won’t be first to offer legal pot sales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city will be behind other communities in the state when legal marijuana sales begin this year.

Lewiston man pleads guilty in 2018 park brawl that left one man dead

One of three people charged in a park brawl that left a Lewiston man fatally injured has pleaded guilty to his role.

Commission gives approval to $1 billion transmission line in Maine

The state agency that handles zoning in unregulated territories has given its approval to a proposed $1 billion transmission line aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid.