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Maine Lobstermen’s Group To Take Position On Waiting List

BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A trade group representing Maine’s lobstermen is set to take a position on a proposal to let dozens of people off the state’s waiting list for lobster fishing licenses.

Out-of-State Money Boosts Collins After Supreme Court Vote

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Records show that Maine Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins had the best fundraising quarter of her career after she delivered a pivotal vote that helped seat Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court

Suspect Flees After Robbing Restaurant in Portland

A Thai restaurant in Portland was robbed Saturday night, and police are searching for the suspect.

Last of 3 charged in Millinocket killing found guilty

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ The last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead…

Jay Man Found Guilty of Murder in Ex-Girlfriend’s Beating Death

A Jay man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend to death is found guilty of murder.

Maine Gov’s Public Safety Pick Criticized By Gun Rights Fans

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A former Portland police chief was jeered and criticized by gun rights supporters Friday as a legislative committee considered his nomination for public safety commissioner.

Rep. Pingree Invites Climate Change Whistleblower To Speech

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has invited a former government scientist who filed a whistleblower complaint to President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address.

New Sign Greets Visitors

Kittery (WGAN) During her inaugural speech Governor Janet Mills said the signs greeting visitors should read “Welcome Home” rather than “open for business.

Governor To Deliver Address On The Budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s new governor says she’ll soon deliver her address on the state’s budget to lawmakers.

Former Police Chief Faces Hearing to Lead Safety Agency

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers are set to consider the nomination of a former Portland police chief for public safety commissioner

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