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Future of Maine Town Board in Question Amid Recall Row

OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP)   The future of the town board in a Maine town is in question amid a disagreement about an attempt at a recall of elected officials

Gov-Elect Nominates Economic Development Chief

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic Gov.-elect Janet Mills has tapped a state broadband official as her economic development chief.

Hearings Delayed For Pair Accused Of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Detention hearings have been delayed again for a married couple accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in northern New England.

Lobster Group Pitching Soft-Shell Lobsters To Fishmongers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A state funded lobster marketing council is aiming to court fishmongers to carry more soft-shell lobsters with a new marketing campaign.

Detention Hearing for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A couple is due in federal court in Maine for a detention hearing related to their indictment on charges of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation

New Hampshire Developer Buys Historic Maine Mill for $5.1 Million

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   A New Hampshire developer has purchased a historic Maine mill for $5.1 million

New Hampshire Man Charged with Murdering 2 Family Members

A man from New Hampshire has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder.

Ice, Lack Of Seatbelt Possible Factors In Fatal Crash

WALDO, Maine (AP) — Authorities say black ice and the failure to use a seatbelt may have been factors in a crash that killed a Brooks woman.

Gov.-Elect Taps Assistant Superintendent As Education Chief

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic Gov.-elect Janet Mills has tapped a longtime educator as education chief.

Charges Possible After High-Speed Crash In Biddeford

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A woman could face charges after police say she was driving more than 100 mph before crashing into a pickup truck in the Maine Turnpike.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

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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.