Improper disposal of batteries likely cause of Orrington trash facility fire

8 people convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting face sentencing

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eight people accused of having links to antifa are being sentenced Tuesday for their convictions on terrorism charges related to the shooting of a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center last July 4. A federal jury found them guilty in March of providing material support to terrorists and […]

Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead. “We are in agony, and we cannot be at peace. … […]

Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a Texas doctor in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accusing him of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the results as normal without reviewing them. Jason Finkelstein, 53, faces charges of healthcare fraud and conspiracy in what prosecutors […]

Rockland man accused of 17 hunting violations

The violations include hunting at night, obtaining a false hunting permit and unlawful possession of a wild animal.

Searsport police on the lookout for who stole medications from school

Searsport police suspect that the man is also connected to a break-in at the Rip Tide Smoke Shop in Belfast.