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Census Bureau: Maine’s Household Income Increases

The U.S. Census Bureau says household income in Maine increased again last year, but still lags behind national levels.

Lawmakers Return to End Drawn-out Session

Lawmakers have sustained the governor’s veto of a bill to provide a third of a million dollars in extra election funding.

Officials: Barn Collapses, Killing 1

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office have released more details in the workplace death of a man who was killed when a barn collapsed on him Thursday morning.

School Board Member Takes Leave Amid Assault Investigation

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine school board member who’s accused of sexually assaulting a woman has taken a leave of absence.

Emmy Award Goes to Lewiston High Graduate

A former Maine high school student is now an Emmy Award winner.

Warren Building Valued at $1 Million Destroyed by Fire

A three-story building in Warren burned to the ground late Tuesday night.

Senator Angus King Will Vote No on Kavanaugh Confirmation

Independent Maine Senator Angus King says he will not vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

New England Herring Fishing to Be Limited in September

Interstate fishing regulators say the quota is almost tapped out in one of the most productive herring fishing areas of the Northeast, and they’re shutting the fishery down for the rest of the month.

Emu Escape Artist Heads to New Home

A Maine emu escape artist named Ralphie, also known as “The Bird,” is heading to a new home in Georgia.

LifeFlight Summoned During LePage Health Scare

Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s recent health troubles alarmed doctors enough that they summoned a LifeFlight helicopter to transport him to a Bangor hospital.

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Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.