PORTLAND — Alysia Zoidis channeled Lucy Ricardo on the Food Network on Sunday night, competing on an episode of “Cupcake Wars” that celebrated the 60th anniversary of the “I Love Lucy” show.

BANGOR — A Madison man was sentenced in federal court Friday to six months in prison on three counts of postal money order fraud for incidents that happened in 2006.

PORTLAND — A fugitive from Biddeford who exchanged gunfire with U.S. marshals in one of Portland’s most crowded neighborhoods Friday appeared in court Monday to face charges of attempted murder of a federal officer and possession of a firearm by a felon.

AUGUSTA — Supporters of an effort to require the use of more renewable resources to generate electricity failed to meet Monday’s deadline to turn in signatures for a November ballot question.

AUGUSTA — Mainers will have more choices for president in November now that the Americans Elect Party has qualified for the ballot, former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Monday.

GARDINER — Amy Rees envisions the arts community growing and an effort by city leaders to help preserve historical homes and buildings.

JAY — A Jay man faces multiple charges after police accused him of stealing 22 guns and other items from a Walker Hill Road home Friday morning.