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Gov. Mills Weighs in on Skowhegan School Nickname Debate

The new Democratic governor of Maine weighed in on an ongoing debate in Skowhegan over the school district’s “Indians” nickname for its sports teams.

Maine Drug Agents Discover Two Meth-Making Operations

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency responded to two incidents over the weekend, one that involved the death of a 38-year-old woman.

New Governor Names Community Colleges’ President as Counsel

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is naming the president of Maine’s community college system as her chief legal counsel.

Rep. Pingree Proposes Shrinking Border Enforcement Zone

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine is sponsoring legislation that would shrink the size of the border enforcement zone where federal agents can stop vehicles without warrants.

Gas Prices Fall A Bit More In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dropped a bit more in northern New England.

Portland to Hold Hearing on Paid Sick Leave

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s biggest city plans to hold a public hearing on a proposal to allow employees to earn paid sick leave

A Maine Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend is Set to Go on Trial

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine man charged with killing his girlfriend is set to go on trial

Community holds vigil for slain couple

More than 100 people showed out Saturday night to Moore Park in South Paris to honor the lives of a couple shot to death on New Years Day.

Boy Rescued From Deep Hole in Maine City

Emergency responders in a Maine city say a boy was rescued after falling into a deep, narrow hole while walking on a recreational trail.

6 to Pay Fines for Parties 19-Year-Old Attended Before Death

Six men say they’ll pay fines for hosting parties in Maine attended by a 19-year-old woman who died from acute intoxication from cocaine and alcohol and hypothermia.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.