Penobscot Community Health Care lays off more staff, may cut services

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final. He could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted […]

Trump administration will defend its ban of three prominent news outlets in court hearing

NEW YORK (AP) — The extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes moves Wednesday to a courtroom in the nation’s capital, where a judge will hear arguments on whether the president’s move banning three news organizations from White House grounds violates the Constitution. The administration plans to double down […]

Janet Mills calls on California nonprofit to rehire nurses it fired at Maine hospital

The governor said that the failure to do so would make clear that Prime Healthcare prioritizes “corporate interests” over “quality health care” for Mainers.

Maine celebrates Dark Sky Week

Dark Sky Maine celebrated Dark Sky Week across the state during the second full week of September, highlighting Maine’s extraordinary night-sky heritage and the growing movement to protect it for generations to come. This year’s celebration carries particular significance. Maine is on the verge of implementing LD 1934, An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting, […]

FBI investigates apparent breach of its jobs website. Hackers claim to have sensitive employee data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website as a criminal hacking group claimed to have accessed “very sensitive data” on nearly all agents and job applicants. “The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov and is currently investigating,” the bureau said in a statement. The […]