HARRISON (AP) — A Vietnam veteran from Maine is getting a long-overdue honor. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins today will present the Purple Heart to Stephen Andrews of Harrison. Collins says Andrews was wounded in battle in Vietnam in 1967, but never received the medal he earned and deserves. After being contacted by Andrews’ family, Collins, […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — A Democratic legislative leader says Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to replace the Maine Correctional Center at a $100 million cost came as a surprise. At a wide-ranging news conference Wednesday, Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland said there doesn’t seem to be a demand for more space in the medium- and minimum-security […]

WESTBROOK (AP) — Officials say a number of dogs had to be removed, but no animals were injured in a fire at a Maine animal shelter. Fire crews were called at about 9 a.m. Wednesday to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, located in Westbrook. WMTW-TV reported that the fire started in a dryer […]

WINSLOW (AP) — A Maine deli owner has changed the name of a sandwich named for actress Jane Fonda after receiving complaints from Vietnam veterans. Gerry Michaud has served up sandwiches with creative names for more than 20 years at his Big G’s Deli in Winslow, including one low-calorie version named after the fitnessconscious actress […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine continued to slip in an annual tobacco-use report card issued by a health group, as it went from B to D in its efforts to help people to quit smoking. In grades announced Wednesday, the American Lung Association gave Maine an A for its work to promote smoke-free air, a C […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and highcapacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. A month […]

PORTLAND (AP) — There may be a plea deal in the works for the business partner of a Zumba dance instructor charged with running a prostitution business from her Kennebunk studio. A lawyer for Mark Strong Sr. confirmed Wednesday that a conference with prosecutors is scheduled for Friday, where a settlement may be discussed. The […]