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Suspect Flees After Robbing Restaurant in Portland

A Thai restaurant in Portland was robbed Saturday night, and police are searching for the suspect.

Last of 3 charged in Millinocket killing found guilty

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ The last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead…

Jay Man Found Guilty of Murder in Ex-Girlfriend’s Beating Death

A Jay man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend to death is found guilty of murder.

Maine Gov’s Public Safety Pick Criticized By Gun Rights Fans

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A former Portland police chief was jeered and criticized by gun rights supporters Friday as a legislative committee considered his nomination for public safety commissioner.

Rep. Pingree Invites Climate Change Whistleblower To Speech

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has invited a former government scientist who filed a whistleblower complaint to President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address.

New Sign Greets Visitors

Kittery (WGAN) During her inaugural speech Governor Janet Mills said the signs greeting visitors should read “Welcome Home” rather than “open for business.

Governor To Deliver Address On The Budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s new governor says she’ll soon deliver her address on the state’s budget to lawmakers.

Former Police Chief Faces Hearing to Lead Safety Agency

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers are set to consider the nomination of a former Portland police chief for public safety commissioner

Cod Fishing Still Closed Off New England in Wake of Shutdown

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Recreational cod fishing will remain off limits in one of New England’s most significant bodies of water for at least the first several months of this year

Public Can Weigh in on Proposed Ethics Rules for Lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on new proposed rules for Maine lawmakers

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Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

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

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Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

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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.