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Maine Conservation Programs from York to Aroostook Get Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A natural resource conservation program in Maine is dedicating nearly $1.5 million to projects designed to restore and protect wetlands in the state

Detention Hearing for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are due in court

Police: Richmond Man Shoots Girlfriend, Then Himself

Maine State Police say a Richmond man shot and killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.

Lawyer Files Motion to Hold Health Commissioner in Contempt

A Portland defense lawyer wants to hold the acting commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in contempt of court.

Maine Works to Cut Emissions From Transportation Sector

Maine officials are considering ways to cut emissions from cars and trucks.

Lawsuit, Search for Missing Father in Case of Missing Girl

The mother of a toddler whose disappearance prompted the biggest criminal investigation in Maine history is filing a lawsuit in the hopes of unearthing more details about the girl’s disappearance.

Gas Prices Continue To Drop

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dropped a few more cents per gallon in northern New England.

Maine’s Minimum Wage to Go Up to $11 on Jan. 1

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour in the new year thanks to a law approved by voters in 2016

Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour in new year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour in the new year thanks to a…

Authorities Identify Couple Found Dead in Maine Town

Maine police have identified the couple found dead in a Richmond mobile home.

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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.