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2 Paintings Belonging To LOVE Artist Are Being Auctioned

VINALHAVEN, Maine (AP) — The estate of artist Robert Indiana, creator of the iconic LOVE series, is auctioning off two paintings that belonged to him to raise money to defend against a lawsuit and to stabilize his deteriorating home.

Governor-Elect Transition Team Getting to Work

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Democratic Gov.-elect Janet Mills says her transition team is considering who will serve in her cabinet

Owner Of Pet Cow Shot And Neighbor Plead Not Guilty

EMBDEN, Maine (AP) — Both the owner of a pet cow in Maine and a neighboring man who shot it have pleaded not guilty to related charges.

Jared Golden Wins Congressional Race After Ranked Choice Tabulation

By a thin margin, Democrat Jared Golden is the winner of the race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Maine State Police Capture Runaway Pig

Maine State Police have helped corral a large brown pig on the run along Interstate 95.

Maine House Picks Republicans, Democratic Leaders

Maine House Republicans and Democrats are picking their new legislative leaders as Democrats gain control over the state Legislature.

Additional Religious Holidays Won’t Be Recognized in Augusta Schools

The Augusta School Board has rejected a proposal to add more religious holidays to the school calendar.

Inmate Who Gouged Own Eyes Dies in Health Care Facility

A Maine man who blinded himself by gouging his own eyes last year at the Maine State Prison has died.

LePage Vows to Return if Spending Gets Out of Control

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage is warning Democratic Gov.-elect Janet Mills that she’d better be fiscally responsible when it comes to expanding Medicaid.

Coast Guard Rescues 4 Fishermen When Boat Sinks off Maine

The Coast Guard says it has rescued four fishermen after their 76-foot boat sank off the Maine Coast.

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The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.