Alf Clausen sues over his replacement on the long-running series, which begins its 31st season this fall.
Steve Ericson
No clear path to ending Trump’s trade war with China
It appears the administration expected China to give in – ‘so far we haven’t seen anyone talk about what if they don’t succumb,” says Philip Levy, a member of President George W. Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers.
Former Bath school bus driver accused of taking ‘upskirt’ photos jailed in Maine
Timothy McGowan, 52, was arrested in Texas after missing a court appearance in June.
Brunswick’s tax on solar panels is legal, court rules
Several families had challenged the tax, arguing that it was arbitrary and that methods used to compute it were flawed.
Maine puts off plan to assess whether human food is affecting bear numbers
Maine has more black bears than any other East Coast state, and critics say the use of bait by hunters may contribute to population growth.
State moves ahead on updating child welfare computer system
The new system will help officials track, record and process cases; a report last fall found caseworkers were overwhelmed trying to keep track of at-risk children.
State eases rules on drinking in state parks
A permit system is being used for specific events such as weddings and private parties in state parks.
Man charged with arson in fire that damaged two Lincoln businesses
Cody Ferguson’s attorney says he denies the charge.
Mistrial declared for Buxton selectwoman charged with slapping town official
Jean Harmon’s attorney says he doesn’t know if she’ll be retried on the misdemeanor charge.
Brunswick task force sets out to help asylum seekers
Almost two dozen have arrived in town, and more may be on the way, officials say.