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New England Shrimp Population Still Depleted, Board Says

A regulatory board says New England’s shrimp population remains depleted years after the fishery for the species was shut down.

Verdict Reached In Bubar Trial

AUGUSTA, Me. (WGAN) A Brunswick man has been found not guilty to all charges connected with a May, 2017, shootout with police in Belgrade.

NH School System Considering Hiring A Collection Agency

CLAREMONT, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire school district is contemplating hiring a collection agency to manage $32,000 in unpaid lunch bills.

Man Killed in One-Car Crash

PLYMOUTH, Maine (WGAN)  State police say a Brewer man was killed late last night in a one car crash in Plymouth

Hiring Fair Hopes to Help People in Recovery

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The organizers of a job fair hope to get jobs for people in recovery from substance abuse

Emergency Helicopter Service Celebrates 20th Anniversary

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Maine’s emergency helicopter service is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Paper Company to Invest in Maine, Wisconsin Mills

A paper company says it’s investing $300 million into its Wisconsin and Maine mills over the next two years.

Maine Man Sentenced in Fatal Crash

A Maine man who was speeding and on drugs when he caused a fatal crash last year has been sentenced to 44 months in jail.

Report: Almost Half of Maine Homicides Are Domestic Violence

A new report by the state of Maine has concluded that almost half of all homicides in the state are caused by domestic violence.

Maine Inmate’s Death Under Investigation

An investigation is underway at the Kennebec County Jail after an inmate was found dead early Tuesday.

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