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Crews Battle Early Morning Fire in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews battling a fire Wednesday morning in Sanford

Conference to Link Problem Gambling, Opioid Use Disorders

A conference in one of Maine’s biggest cities will look at the link between problem gambling and the opioid crisis.

Shipyard Union Asks for Help Overseeing Local Leadership

Union members at Bath Iron Works in Maine have asked international union officials to oversee local leadership, citing concerns over whether rules are being followed.

Maine Rep. Jared Golden Facing Heat Over Gun, ICE Votes

Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is facing criticism over his recent votes against expanded background checks for gun buyers and in support of strengthening the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Sentencing of Former Priest Delayed for Mental Evaluation

The sentencing of a former Massachusetts priest for sexually assaulting an altar boy in Maine has been pushed back to allow for a mental health evaluation.

NTSB to Determine Why Regional Jet Slid off Runway in Maine

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating why a United Express regional jet slid off a runway, injuring a pilot and four passengers.

Flags Lowered to Honor Firefighter Killed in Maine

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has ordered flags lowered to half-staff to honor a firefighter killed while battling an apartment blaze.

UMaine Football Player Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A football player at the University of Maine who has been charged with domestic violence assault is pleading not guilty and is scheduled to return to court in May

Hospital, Prison to Address Mental Health, Stress, Trauma

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s corrections agency is working with a Massachusetts hospital to address mental health, stress and trauma impacting staffers and inmates

Bill to Require Some Candidates’ Tax Returns Faces Questions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers could require presidential and vice-presidential candidates to disclose federal income tax returns

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

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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.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

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Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.