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Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for October Windstorm

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Gov. Paul LePage has requested a presidential disaster declaration to help the state recover from October’s severe wind storm.

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession in Maine

A Boston man with three previous felony convictions pled guilty Wednesday to being a felon in possession of firearms.

MA Man, Two Mainers Arrested on Drug Charges in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says three people have been arrested after a drug bust in Bangor.

Maine Mariners Unveil Primary Logo

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Mariners taking another step towards the 2018 season opener Wednesday, unveiling their primary logo to fans.

Man Who Was on Deer Hunt a Day Earlier Saves Buck with Boat

EUSTIS, Maine (AP)   A Maine hunter who had been pursuing deer in the woods just a day earlier used a boat to save a drowning buck from a freezing lake.

Missing Bradford Woman Found Alive

BRADFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Warden Service says a missing Bradford woman has been found alive.

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Cornville

CORNVILLE, Maine (WGAN)  Two people have been arrested on drug trafficking charges after a drug bust in Cornville.

Woman Dies from Injuries Received in Home Fire

KENDUSKEAG, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office  says a Kenduskeag woman has died from burns she received in a fire earlier this month.

Two Seriously Hurt in Unity Crash

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  Police say two people have suffered serious injuries after a two-car crash in Unity

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If Congress can't come to an agreement over the budget by the end of Tuesday, at least a partial shutdown will occur that'll limit operations by federal agencies like the National Park Service, potentially shutting down Acadia National Park.

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Pair of men involved in Saco drive-by shooting plead guilty

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Long Running Pie Contest Draws Big Numbers at Cumberland Fair

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Collins Lone Republican to Criticize Job Cut Threat During Gov. Shutdown

A memo this week instructs agencies to use the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce their work forces.