Law enforcement

The Maine Marine Patrol has teamed up on the search with Maine Operation Game Thief, offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction.

The robberies occurred within four days of each other, at Kennebec Savings on Baxter Boulevard and Bangor Savings on Brighton Avenue. Police are still investigating and will not comment on whether the two cases are related.

The Portland Planning Board heard calls for action to address vagrancy and store vacancies on Congress Street in the downtown.

The issue made for a fiery start to Monday's City Council meeting, where one resident asked city officials to come up with solutions "because the downtown is dying."

Lobster 207, a co-op formed by the Maine Lobstering Union, emerged with a settlement of more than a $5 million in its favor after five years of litigation against a former CEO.

Sarah Nale, who pleaded guilty in August to wire fraud, was also ordered to pay over $816,000 in restitution.

A new public service campaign in Maine encourages viewers to establish a code word known only to family members, and to use it if someone calls asking for money.

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled for Jody Flynn Dalvet, who was convicted by a Cumberland County jury of theft by deception.

Calvin Beal boats have long been popular with fishermen for the vessels' Downeast looks and handling. The design has also proven a safe and stable platform for patrol inspections.

Paul Logugune, 22, was sentenced to 30 months in jail for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.