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Woman Charged in Child Death Case to Seek Marriage Annulment

A Maine mother charged with beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help is expected to ask a judge to annul the marriage.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Getting New Commander This Year

The Navy says the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is getting a new commander this year.

Lawmakers Submit Abortion, Climate Bills as Mills Takes Seat

Maine lawmakers are proposing bills to address sea level rise, protect pre-existing conditions and provide abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients as Democrats take over the governor’s mansion and state Senate.

Maine Hospitals Now Posting Sticker Prices for Services

Maine hospitals are now posting sticker prices for various medical services, though experts warn the costs posted online may not reflect the actual cost.

Gov. Mills to Keep 3 of LePage’s Commissioners

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills plans to keep three commissioners who served under Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Man Dies in Overnight Fire in North Anson

NORTH ANSON, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man has died in a house fire in North Anson overnight

The Latest: Mills Calls for Unity in Inaugural Address

Maine’s new governor is vowing to restore “unity” after eight years of partisanship under Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Democrat Janet Mills said Wednesday evening, “we are all in this together.”

Maine City Launches Group to Wrangle Waterfront Development

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s largest city has assembled a group to address working waterfront issues in the city during a development moratorium

Two Men Arrested in Scarborough Drug Raid

Two Maine men were arrested Wednesday night after police raided a house in Scarborough.

Baby Born in Presque Isle Is Maine’s First Birth of 2019

Hospital officials say Maine’s first new baby of 2019 arrived in the northern reaches of the state just minutes after the countdown.

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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.