Correcting a law that’s been misinterpreted since the day it was enacted 35 years ago would cost hospitals across Maine an estimated $1 million, though opponents say that the law is so entrenched that changing it now would be unfair.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in finding the individual(s) responsible for entering three private residences in Rt. 32 in Bremen sometime March 17.

The completed forensic audit of Wiscasset records has calculated the amount of town funds allegedly stolen by former Town Clerk Sandra Johnson totals $90,906.

In addition to the missing funds, Wiscasset town officials have compiled a list of costs incurred as a result of the alleged theft totaling $46,062, including $28,580 in additional payroll and $17,481 in invoiced cost.

Westport Island selectman regretfully accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Robert Mooney as the town’s coordinator for emergency management and civil defense.

Frustrated over pollution and regulations, Waldoboro clam diggers heard from state and local organizers during a Thursday night meeting focused on addressing clam flat closures in the Medomak River.

Writing on the wall at Medomak Valley High School prompted Principal Harold Wilson to call a 911 emergency and evacuate the school Feb. 26 morning. The writing indicated a bomb threat, prompting immediate action from school officials, town authorities, and emergency personnel.

Top discussion items for Alna’s annual town meeting this Saturday will likely include the proposed town wide revaluation and a proposed firehouse expansion.

Legislators learned Friday that the state’s Medicaid program is running approximately $65 million over budget for the current fiscal year, a problem attributed largely to the deteriorating economy forcing more people into public assistance programs.

Matthew Cushing was sentenced to life in prison for the February 2008 murders of his mother brother and stepfather in their Old Orchard Beach home.

Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation (GOMLF) announces the final opportunity for Maine lobstermen to turn in their floating groundlines before federal regulations requiring sinking line go into effect on Sun., April 5.

Michael and Tawsha Hutchins of Somerville are pleased to announce the arrival of their baby boy, Sidney Raymond Wyatt Hutchins.

Donald Cundy, a junior at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, has been a Big Brother since his freshman year. He is being honored for his outstanding volunteer service with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine at the WCSH 11th Annual Teens Who Care Award ceremony next month.

The race for the three-year term on the South Bristol Board of Selectman was too close to call with one vote separating the candidates. Incumbent Donald G. Stanley, Jr. received 51 votes, and write-in candidate Kenneth Lincoln received 50 votes.

Units from four areas towns converged on a structure fire on Sodom Road in Bristol earlier this afternoon.