Iraq's Election Race Tight As Results Delayed Again


BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a modest lead over rival Shi'ites, partial results from Iraq's tight election race showed on Friday, but a secularist challenger remained far ahead among Iraqi Sunnis.

Budget Gap Shrinks


AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's state budget prospects are looking a little better as the budget gap shrinks again.

Suspect In Bangor Baby Death Back In Maine


BANGOR, Maine — The man suspected of killing a 15-month old baby in Bangor is back in Maine and is scheduled to make his first court appearance.

Lobsterman Turf War Trial Goes To Jury


ROCKLAND, Maine — The trial of a Maine lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in a feud over lobster traps is in the hands of a jury.

Supreme Court Upholds Wind Farm Law


PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's supreme court has upheld a state law that aims to speed up the permitting process for wind farms in Maine.

Public Hearing For Medical Marijuana Law


AUGUSTA, Maine  — Maine's had a medical marijuana law for more than a decade, but it did not include a way to distribute the pain-easing drug.