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Maine car dealer donated $100 to Sweetser for every vehicle sold in September

(WGAN – Portland, Maine) On Thursday October 7th, 2023, Casco Bay Ford presented Sweetser with a check in the amount…

Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate “antiquated” language that is “not even legally enforceable.”

Police arrest Dixmont man twice in three days

Police arrested James Whaley, 41, in Bangor Saturday, just days after he was arrested in Carmel.

Truck fire kills two dogs in Rockland

Two dogs have perished after the truck they were in caught fire outside of a Rockland restaurant Friday night.

Deputies ask for help locating missing Poland man

Police are trying to locate a Poland man who went missing on September 27th.

Missing Hancock man found safe

State Police say Laughlin has been found safe.

Maine man sentenced for submitting false information to obtain PPP loans

A South Thomaston man was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison for defrauding more than one million dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program.

Police charge two for drive-by pellet and BB gun shootings in southern Maine

Two people have been charged in connection with drive-by pellet and BB gun shootings in multiple Maine towns.

Rep. Pingree, Golden release statements following historic vote to oust House Speaker

Maine Representatives Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree both voted to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, which marked the first time a House Speaker has been forced out of the position.

Witness tampering charge to stick for Maine man accused in 2019 murder

An Augusta man charged in the killing of a Richmond man in 2019 will also face a charge of witness tampering.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.