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Maine Shuts Down Lucrative Baby Eel Fishery Early

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine authorities say they’re shutting down the state’s highly lucrative baby eel fishery early this year due to concerns about illegal sales

Review Finds Officer Followed Procedure in Fatal Shooting

An internal police review in Maine has found that a Portland police officer followed procedure in the fatal shooting of a man who was brandishing a pellet gun.

Bill Co-Authored by Collins on Fraud Heads to Trump’s Desk

A bipartisan bill co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins designed to protect older Americans from fraud is headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Three Wanted on Drug Charges in Aroostook County

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency says all three people wanted in connection with a drug investigation in Aroostook County have been arrested

Police: Man Threatened to Launch Fireworks at Police Officer

JAY, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a man who threatened to launch fireworks at a police officer who was warning him to stop setting off fireworks has been charged with terrorizing

Hospital Receives $2.8 Million Gift During Centennial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    A Maine hospital celebrating its centennial anniversary says it has received a $2.8 million donation from the family of its first chief of pediatrics

Mainers to Celebrate Salmon Migration with Smokehouses

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   A conservation group in rural Maine is welcoming fish lovers to dine on smoked herring by a river while celebrating the spring migration

Maine GOP Sues Secretary of State Over Ranked Choice Voting

The GOP is suing Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to prevent the use of the new voting system to decide Republican winners.

South Portland City Council Remains Firm on Decision to Deny Lodging Licenses

The South Portland City Council is deny lodging licenses to the Maine Motel and Knights Inn.

Man that Mailed Cyanide to Englishman Sentenced

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A man that mailed cyanide to a suicidal Englishman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.