The doctor apologizes in court for taking money for prescribing a highly addictive fentanyl spray.
March 2018
Three hostages, gunman found dead after standoff at veterans home in California
The bodies are found hours after the man quietly entered an employee’s going-away party, letting some people leave and taking others hostage.
Mark Eves’ campaign fires new staffer over sexual harassment allegations
Brandon Maheu had only recently been hired but had not yet started work for Eves, a Democratic candidate for governor.
S. Portland man charged for Falmouth thefts
FALMOUTH — A South Portland man was arrested early Wednesday, March 7, for burglarizing several vehicles in the area of Mountain Road in Falmouth. Falmouth Police Lt. John Kilbride said Timothy Richards, 54, was “basically taking items of opportunity” that were left in unlocked cars. Richards has been charged with felony theft and a misdemeanor. In addition, […]
ACLU sues U.S. government for separating asylum-seeking families
The case revolves around a Congolese woman who was separated from her 7-year-old daughter in detention centers 2,000 miles apart.
‘Pharma Bro’ cries in court, but draws 7 years in prison for fraud
Martin Shkreli, who became famous for unrepentingly raising the price of a lifesaving drug by 5,000 percent, was convicted of securities fraud last year.
Foundation donates historic hunting lodge and acreage to Unity College
The gift of property in Somerset County from the Couri Foundation includes Sky Lodge, built in 1929, 150 acres of land and rental cabins.
Central Maine Medical Center keeps accreditation after addressing infection concerns
Representatives of the Lewiston hospital’s accrediting agency are satisfied with new infection control protocols.
Kennebec River ice jam that caused destructive flooding breaks up
Future efforts to monitor river flow will benefit from a new monitoring gauge deployed in Hallowell, officials say.
Boys’ hockey: Class B state title game to feature dynamic offenses
Greely and Old Town/Orono average more than five goals per game.