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UMaine Football Star Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Police say a standout football player at the University of Maine has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault.

High Court to Hear Appeal of Truck Driver Convicted in Crash

Maine’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a Tennessee truck driver who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2016 crash that killed two people.

Warm Temperatures Melt Maine Giant Ice Disk

City officials say Maine’s famous giant spinning ice disk may soon meet its end, due to unseasonably warm temperatures.

New Protections Proposed to Help Falling Herring Population

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Interstate fishing managers are proposing options to try to better protect the Gulf of Maine’s population of herring, which is a valuable fish that has declined in recent years

Public Can Comment on Future of Tax Breaks

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are asking the public to weigh in on a report calling for a new look at tax breaks for businesses in the state

CMP Sweetens Pot to Win Over Transmission Line Critics

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Central Maine Power is proposing $258 million in incentives over 40 years to win support for a 145-mile transmission line across the wilderness of western Maine

Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Ambulance Cameras Legislation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers held a hearing in the Maine capital for a bill that would place cameras in all ambulances

New Drive to Reduce Lobster Fishing Gear to Help Rare Whale

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Interstate fishing managers are starting the process of trying to reduce the amount of lobster fishing gear off the East Coast in an attempt to help save a declining species of rare whale

Malnourished Animals Saved From Skowhegan Home

Skowhegan police removed numerous dogs and cats from a home on Wednesday.

State Drops Remaining Complaints Against Maine Dentist

Maine has agreed to drop the last 13 complaints against an oral surgeon who faced allegations of poor patient care.

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Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

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

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Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

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3 face drug charges after raids in New Gloucester, Lewiston

A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

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Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.

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Maine State Police Lobby Against Red Flag Law

Maine State Police and the state Department of Public Safety strongly oppose the Red Flag Law.