Police say the driver was not at fault in the collision that killed Christina Holt, 44, of Portland.
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Chief Justice Roberts confirms authenticity of leaked draft opinion in abortion case, orders investigation
It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter — opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.
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Sydney man admits pushing gay American off a cliff in 1988
Scott White appears in Australian court Monday for a sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty in January to the murder.
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City of Portland faces difficult choices as it works to finalize budget, mayor says
Mayor Kate Snyder plans to bring a resolution to the City Council in the coming weeks for a task force aimed at planning for and complying with the city’s General Assistance obligation.
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On a Maine island, school gets out early when COVID-19 strands teachers on the mainland
One person on the daily ferry between Rockland and North Haven tested positive for COVID-19. Then everyone else in the crew did, too.
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South Portland medical practice leaving Anthem network over reimbursements
Fore River Urology says the change will go into effect Aug. 1 for those with commercial plans, Sept. 1 for those with Medicare Advantage.
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Hundreds of U.S. urban areas will become rural with new criteria
The Census Bureau is switching to housing units instead of people as the basis for calculating what should be an urban area.
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Jefferson man arrested, charged with breaching Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Joshua Colgan will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
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Gov. Mills signs law legalizing sports betting; tribes get exclusive rights to online wagering
The law also reduces the tax burden on Maine’s indigenous communities and creates a new collaboration process between the tribes and the state.
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NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol insurrection
A federal jury has convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection, rejecting his claim he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.