
PORTLAND (AP) -- A deep-water fish that's known as much for its ugly mug as its ability to gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps won't be getting federal protection after all.

BOSTON (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say two Massachusetts members of a violent prostitution ring have been found guilty of forcing teenage girls as young as 15 to work as prostitutes, taking them to several states.

OXFORD (AP) -- Elected officials in Oxford have endorsed by a 5-0 vote a proposal to build a resort and casino in the western Maine town.

GUILFORD (NEWS CENTER) --The people in a school district in Piscataquis county have taken the unusual step of voting to close two schools.

AUGUSTA (AP) -- The medical marijuana law approved by Maine voters this week has prompted action by Gov. John Baldacci.