Big Majority Wants Wall Street Regulation


WASHINGTON - An overwhelming majority of Americans wants Wall Street subjected to tougher regulation in the aftermath of the bank bailout and the bonus scandals that have rocked the U.S. financial sector, according to a Harris poll released on Thursday.

Budget Gap Shrinks


AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's state budget prospects are looking a little better as the budget gap shrinks again.

Suspect In Bangor Baby Death Back In Maine


BANGOR, Maine — The man suspected of killing a 15-month old baby in Bangor is back in Maine and is scheduled to make his first court appearance.

Lobsterman Turf War Trial Goes To Jury


ROCKLAND, Maine — The trial of a Maine lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in a feud over lobster traps is in the hands of a jury.

Supreme Court Upholds Wind Farm Law


PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's supreme court has upheld a state law that aims to speed up the permitting process for wind farms in Maine.

Public Hearing For Medical Marijuana Law


AUGUSTA, Maine  — Maine's had a medical marijuana law for more than a decade, but it did not include a way to distribute the pain-easing drug.