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Maine Using Grants to Promote Study of Lobster Conservation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine fishery managers are awarding $340,000 in grants for programs designed to better understand the state’s signature crustacean, the lobster

Down East Doc is Going to Challenge Sen. Collins in 2020

MILBRIDGE, Maine (AP)   Her next election may be more than two years away, but Republican Sen. Susan Collins has a challenger

Activist To Star As TV’s First Transgender Superhero

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — A transgender activist who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls’ bathroom will be TV’s first transgender superhero.

Cruiser, Car Collision In Windham

WINDHAM, Maine (AP) — Authorities say a police cruiser crashed into another car and struck a vent at a Maine gas station.

Whale Washes Ashore on Old Orchard Beach

A whale was found washed up on Old Orchard Beach Sunday.

Amtrak Brings Back 1955 Dome Rail Car to Downeaster

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Amtrak is again bringing back a 1950-s era domed railcar that offers panoramic views for riders…

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

FREEMAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) – Police say a man has died in a motorcycle crash. The Sun Journal reports that…

Group Wants Mainers to Explicitly Ban Female Genital Cutting

A group led by Maine conservatives are proposing a ballot question to explicitly ban female genital mutilation.

From Llamas to Herb Walks, It’s Open Farm Day in Maine

Farms are opening their doors to visitors eager to pet alpacas, check out solar-powered goat pastures and taste lavender cookies.

Norovirus At Beach Sickened 97

Maine state scientists say the highly contagious norovirus sickened nearly 100 people who swam at Woods Pond Beach or had contact with someone who did.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

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The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.