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Fire Marshals Identify Man Killed in Skowhegan Duplex Fire

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   The State Fire Marshal’s Office say a man died inside his Skowhegan home early this morning when fire swept through his apartment

Congressman in Maine Touts New Balance in Spat with Nike

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A Republican U.S. congressman from Maine is touting Maine-made New Balance shoes for conservative supporters unhappy with Nike for using athlete Colin Kaepernick in a new ad campaign

Two from Vermont OK After Plane Crashes in Maine

WYMAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WAGN)  A couple from Vermont flying in a small float plane crashed into the side of the Bigelow Mountain Range Thursday morning, just north of Carrabassett Valley

Critics To Protest 145-Mile Transmission Line In Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Critics of Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line are attending a discussion by the Department of Environmental Protection and Land Use Planning Commission.

Maine Turnpike Authority Approves Plan To Widen Highway

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine Turnpike Authority has approved a $120 million plan to widen a highway in the Portland area and replace three bridges.

Stormy Daniels Makes an Appearance in Portland Club

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Adult film star Stormy Daniels made an appearance at a Maine strip club this week, just weeks after a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump pleaded guilty to making payments to Daniels in violation of campaign finance laws

Augusta Police Warn of ‘Highly Lethal’ Heroin in Area

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Augusta Police Department says there is a highly lethal heroin supply that has surfaced in surrounding communities

Maine Man Pleads Not Guilty to Raping, Murdering Classmate

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man charged with raping and murdering a 19-year-old classmate has pleaded not guilty to charges

Thunderstorms cause power outages across Maine

A series of thunderstorms across Maine have caused extensive damage and left thousands in the dark

Maple Syrup, Honey Labels to be Spared “Added Sugar” Label

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says new guidance about added sugars that exempts pure maple syrup and honey products will be released early next year

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