Maine News Updates

ALFRED -- An Old Orchard Beach man charged with killing his mother, stepfather and brother is expected to plead guilty today.

PORTLAND -- Maine's supreme court has ordered the disbarment of a Boothbay Harbor lawyer who allegedly stole $70,000 from a trust and failed to appear at a disciplinary hearing.

KOKADJO -- The Maine Warden Service has launched an air-ground search for a snowmobiler from Seabrook, N.H., who vanished three days ago after setting off from Pittston Farm to Millinocket.

AUGUSTA -- A bill that would require retailers to charge 10 cents for each plastic bag distributed to customers is being reviewed by a Maine legislative committee.

IN ANSON, Monday at 12:10 p.m., a complaint was investigated on Center Street.

IN CANAAN, Monday at 1:46 p.m., a complaint was investigated on Whitten Road.

GRAY -- The last remaining coin basket lane on the Maine Turnpike will be removed from the Gray Toll Plaza tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 25, after the morning commute.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The head of FairPoint Communications has gone on the air to apologize for problems affecting customer e-mail accounts in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

PORTLAND -- The Maine International Trade Center says exports of Maine-made products rose 9.5 percent in 2008, topping $3 billion for the first time.