BELFAST (AP) — Defense attorneys say a Maine woman charged with murder in the beating death of her 10-year-old daughter is 7 months pregnant. Rockport attorney Steven Peterson said Thursday Sharon Carrillo is expected to give birth to her and her husband’s third child in May. Julio and Sharon Carrillo, of Stockton Springs, are charged […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor is defending his decision against renewing a contract for a child abuse prevention program. Gov. Paul LePage’s office says that some similar services are already provided by Maine’s existing child abuse and neglect councils. The governor himself experienced abuse as a child. The Community Partnerships for Protecting Children pilot […]

SEATTLE (AP) — Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will no longer sell rifles to anyone under 21. The company joined retail heavyweights Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in changing policies in the wake of the Florida school massacre. L.L. Bean said in a statement late Thursday that it will no longer sell guns or ammunition to […]

BINGHAM (AP) — A Maine school district says it will discipline any students or staff members who participate in a planned school walkout to advocate for gun legislation later this month. Superintendent Virginia Rebar of Maine School Administrative District 13 made the announcement Wednesday on the district’s website. She referenced the “National School Walkout” scheduled […]