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LePage Environmental Chief to Retire

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says his environmental chief will be retiring.

Maine Tribes Skeptical Of EPA Move To Revisit Water Standard

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of Native American tribes in Maine is concerned the Environmental Protection Agency will change water quality standards on rivers where members maintain fishing rights.

1 Canadian Returned, 1 Remains in US After Border Incident

Officials say a man from Canada accused of causing a disruption at the border at Houlton, Maine, that halted traffic for hours is facing charges in his home country.

Democratic Leader Suggests Lawmaker Should Step Down

Maine Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon says a Republican lawmaker should resign if it’s true that he’s illegally possessing firearms.

Officials To Consider Turning Mercy Hospital Into Shelter

An architect has proposed using Maine’s Mercy Hospital building for a homeless shelter.

Police: Maine Man Facing Manslaughter Charges Violates Bail

A Maine man facing manslaughter charges in a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash has been charged with violating bail conditions.

Many Maine And U-S Flags Not Lowered To Honor Massacre Victims

PORTLAND, Maine – (WGAN) – A few days ago, Governor Paul LePage and President Donald Trump ordered that the U-S and state flags be lowered to half staff in memory of the massacre victims in Pittsburgh.

DA Candidate Drops Out, Acknowledges Extramarital Affairs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Democratic candidate for district attorney in Maine’s Cumberland County has dropped out amid allegations of sexual misconduct at a previous employer.

Warrant that Led to Exhuming Pigs Challenged in Court

SWANVILLE, Maine (AP)   A search warrant that allowed animal welfare officials to exhume the corpses of several dead pigs at a Maine farm is being challenged by the farm’s owner

Weather, Big Herd Bode Well for Maine’s Deer Hunters

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine wildlife officials say they expect the state’s deer hunters to have a productive year because of weather conditions and the size of the herd

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