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Transgender Woman Announces Run for Sen. Collins’ Seat

A transgender woman from Maine says she is running as an independent candidate against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Timeline Goes up in Smoke

Maine’s timeline for getting legalized marijuana in stores is uncertain in the wake of the cancellation of a consulting deal to write rules.

Maine CDC Urges Flu Shots as Cases Rise Above 1,000 in State

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging state residents to get vaccinated against influenza as cases of the disease are rising across the state.

Police: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Old Town

Police in Maine say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle.

Jury Might Not See Alleged Facebook Video of Fatal Beating

Officials say a Facebook Messenger video chat that allegedly showed a man beating another man to death won’t be seen by a jury because it wasn’t apparently saved.

Two Injured In Casco Crash

CASCO, Me (WGAN) Two people sent to the hospital after a head-on crash on route 302 in Casco. It happened…

Feds Giving More than $2M to Boost Northern Maine Health

WASHBURN, Maine (AP)   Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation say a community health network in northern Maine will receive more than $2.2 million from the federal government to expand services

Sen. Collins Sees ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Shutdown Compromise

WASHINGTON (AP)   Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who voted for GOP and Democratic proposals for ending the government shutdown that ultimately failed, says she sees a “glimmer of hope” because more than dozen senators appear to be willing to compromise

Two Injured in Casco Crash

CASCO, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says two people have been sent to the hospital after a crash in Casco

Collins Backs Both Spending Plans in Vote That Fails to End Government Shutdown

Senator Susan Collins says she remains hopeful that both sides can work together to end an ongoing partial federal government shutdown, despite two proposals to end it getting rejected in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.