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Waters off New England Having 3rd Warmest Year on Record

A major body of water off New England is in the midst of its third-warmest year on record, resulting in consequences for vulnerable marine life.

Opponent Challenges Supermarket Project in Lawsuit

A company based in a low-income apartment building is attempting to halt a new supermarket development in Maine.

Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission Adds More Members

An assistant attorney general and a longtime member of Maine’s former alcohol enforcement bureau will join the state’s new commission on marijuana.

Maine Judge Gives State Until February To Expand Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine court says the state has until February to roll-out voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Judge Tosses Professor’s Suit Against Union Backing Liberals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a non-union Maine professor who objected to the faculty union sending dues money to support liberal causes

Laborious Recount Getting Underway in Ranked-Balloting Race

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting is about to get underway

Brunswick Mobile Home Catches Fire

A mobile home in Brunswick caught fire Wednesday night.

Middle School Receives Money from Pharma Group

A Maine middle school has received a $2,000 grant from a pharmaceutical group.

Judge to Rule Next Week on Ranked Balloting Lawsuit

A federal judge says he’ll rule next week on Maine Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s bid to nullify the outcome of the ranked balloting election that he lost.

Private School Teacher Indicted on Dozens of Sex Charges

Police say a Maine private school teacher has been indicted on 26 sex charges involving a student.

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2 hours ago in National, Trending

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

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President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

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The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

14 hours ago in Local

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

14 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

15 hours ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.