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Former Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty Over Hunting Licenses

A former Maine lawmaker who was pardoned by former Gov. Paul LePage has pleaded not guilty to fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses.

Maine Exports Increase Amid Trade Disputes

Data shows Maine shipped $2.8 billion worth of goods last year, but international trade disputes have experts wondering “what could have been.”

Maine Tourism Industry Not Sold on Summer Gas Tax

A Maine lawmaker is floating a proposal to hike the state’s gas tax by 23 percent in the summer and early fall, but members of the state’s tourism industry say it’s a bad idea.

Officials Extend Investigation Into Power Outages

An investigation into a series of power outages in Maine has been extended into the summer.

Man Charged in Swanville Shooting Death

A Maine man is charged in a shooting death that happened in Swanville on Friday morning.

Drunk Driver Charged in Chain-Reaction Crash

A 3-vehicle crash in York on Wednesday was caused by a drunk driver, according to police.

Democrat Wins Seat Left Vacant by Lawmaker

A Democrat will serve in a seat left vacant by a former lawmaker who’s now the state’s attorney general.

Lawmakers Discuss Bill to Create Substance Abuse Cabinet

Maine lawmakers are discussing a bill that aims to help the state communicate better on fighting the ongoing opioid epidemic.

Committee Approves Higher Minimum Teacher Pay in Maine

A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal to provide a minimum salary to the state’s teachers with a party-line vote.

Case Resolved for Brothers Who Caused Border Disruption

The Canadian government has resolved a case against two brothers who caused a border disruption while attempting to cross into the U.S. with 21 jugs of gasoline.

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Kittery Man is Maine’s Top Finisher in Boston Marathon

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Results reported by the Boston Athletic Association show there were 165 entries from Maine in the race.

1 hour ago in Local

Wildfire Awareness Week Declared in Maine

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Maine has experienced 71 wildfires that have burned 48 acres so far in April.

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Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

4 hours ago in Local

Scarborough police search for driver after pursuit

Scarborough police are searching for a suspect they say led officers on a chase before fleeing on foot.