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Governor wants to know if Wind Turbines will truly help Maine

Maine’s Republican governor wants to know if what he calls “massive” wind turbines help the rural state’s economy.

Portland Head Light Document Signed by Jefferson to be Sold

A historic letter which authorized money to pay for the Portland Head Light is going up for auction.

Man Dies of Injuries After Large Fight in Lewiston

Maine officials say a man who was beaten in a bloody park brawl in Lewiston has succumbed to his injuries.

Immigrant Families Flock to Portland’s Homeless Shelters

Officials in Portland say immigrant families seeking asylum have attributed to increased use of the city’s homeless shelters.

Milo Couple Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A couple from Milo are charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop on Thursday night.

Maine Coast Guard Crew Seizes Cocaine, Rescues Sea Turtles

A Maine Coast Guard crew seized 12,000 pounds of cocaine and rescued three sea turtles during a patrol through the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

Ballot Collection for Ranked Voting Continues in Maine

Election workers are running ballots through high-speed machines and uploading results as Mainers await results in Democratic primary elections.

Bangor officials propose more parking for food truck vendors

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Bangor officials say the city will reserve more locations for food truck vendors–citing an increase in demand

New Fire Station in Winthrop Set to Open Over the Weekend

WINTHROP, Maine (AP)   After nearly a decade, a new fire station for Maine town firefighters is set to open over the weekend

Maine Deer Hunters Had Big Year in ’17 Amid Herd’s Growth

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s wildlife officials say deer hunters in the state had their most successful season in the last 10 years in 2017, in part because of a growing deer herd

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