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Guatemalan Immigrant Sentenced for Maine-Quebec Border Cross

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Federal prosecutors say a resident of Guatemala has been sentenced to time served for illegally entering the United States through the border of Canada and Maine

Consolidated Workers in ME, NH, VT Voting on Contracts

Voting is underway on proposed contracts for about 1,000 Consolidated Communication workers across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

Sticky in Maine, NH, but No “Heat Wave” Status Yet

It’s hot, it’s sticky, and it’s not really letting up any time soon.

Pet Python on the Loose in Maine Following Previous Escape

Maine police are warning the public that a large ball python known to local officials is again on the loose somewhere in Camden.

Maine Businessman Revives 100-Year-Old Fly Repellant

A Maine businessman has revived a 100-year-old recipe for keeping the flies away.

Lewiston Man Wounded by Stray Bullet While Disc Golfing

State Police say a man who fired a bullet that hit a Lewiston man while he was disc golfing has been found.

Bon Appetit Tags Portland, Maine, City of the Year for Food

One of the most widely read food magazines says there’s no better city for restaurants than Portland, Maine.

The Latest: Maine Releases $1 Million in Campaign Funds

An attorney says Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration will release more than $1 million in public campaign funding that the governor held up by refusing to sign routine financial orders.

Police: 4-Year-Old Expected to Recover From Near-Drowning

Authorities say a 4-year-old boy who was pulled from a Maine lake is expected to recover.

LePage Claims Massachusetts Toll System Shaking Down Drivers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage says Massachusetts authorities are using “shakedown” tactics to collect tolls

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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

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The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.