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Democrats, Republicans at Odds Over Paid Sick Leave Bill

Maine Republicans are trying to gain support for their paid sick leave proposal following a party-line committee vote.

Results of Investigation Into Deadly Crash to Take Weeks

Police in Maine say the results of an investigation into a deadly traffic crash involving a taxi and a pickup truck will not likely be available for weeks.

Man Dies in Maine Snowmobile Crash

A Maine man who was critically injured in a snowmobile crash has died.

Portland Police Search for Suspect in Hit-and-Run

Portland police are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run on Congress Street

Police Suspect Black Ice in Car, Taxi Crash That Killed 3

Police in Maine say three people were killed in a two-car crash in which a car and taxi collided due to black ice.

Unemployment Remains Low in Maine

Maine labor officials say unemployment has held steady in the early part of the year.

Deputy Injured in Highway Crash

FREEPORT, Maine (WGAN)  A Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy is being treated for injuries after a rollover crash on I-295 Sunday night

Live Larvae of Destructive Pest Found in Southern Maine

LEBANON, Maine (AP)  Officials in Maine say they’ve for the first time found the live larvae of a destructive, invasive forest pest within trees in a southern county

The Latest: Fire Chief Suffers Emergency at Funeral, Dies

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says a town fire chief has died after attending the funeral of Berwick Fire Capt. Joel Barnes.

Public can Address Hydropower Project’s Environmental Impact

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on the environmental impacts of a proposed $1 billion hydropower transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts

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