BELFAST (AP) — The mother of a baby who was mauled to death by a family dog has pleaded no contest to endangering the welfare of a child. Thirty-one-year-old Katrina Mitchell of Frankfurt changed her plea to the misdemeanor charge Tuesday. She had been scheduled to go on trial in January. Police say she was […]

LEWISTON (AP) — Mainebased VIP Parts, Tires & Service is selling its auto parts business to publicly traded O’Reilly Automotive Inc. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The purchase price was not disclosed. VIP is based in Lewiston and has 56 stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Hospitals are lobbying state lawmakers to begin paying off Maine’s Medicaid debt. The state owes hospitals $186 million dating back to 2009 and officials say the debt must be paid to free up nearly $300 million in matching federal funds. Some hospitals say the lack of reimbursement has forced them to cut […]

INDIAN ISLAND (AP) — Tribal representatives and the state of Maine have named five people who’ll lead an investigation into past abuses by child welfare agents who systematically removed tribal children from their households, breaking up families and exposing some to abuse in foster care. The naming of the commissioners on Tuesday was a milestone […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Days after the Connecticut school shootings, Maine’s House speaker says legislative leaders from both parties will be conferring about creating a panel or holding a hearing to examine the problem of gun violence and how to prevent it. Democratic Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick says the move is in very early […]

BRUNSWICK (AP) — Independent Sen.-elect Angus King has turned to a trusted aide who served as his chief of staff while governor to serve as his chief of staff in Washington, D.C. Kay Rand will serve as King’s top aide, as she did when he was governor. She also served as campaign manager for his […]