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Freeport Man Charged with Attempted Murder

FREEPORT, Maine (WGAN)  A Freeport man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder

UMaine System Increasing Tuition by Nearly 3 Percent in Fall

ORONO, Maine (AP)   Tuition is going up a little less than 3 percent around the University of Maine System this coming fall

Former Publisher Apologizes Over Harassment Allegations

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   The former owner of a Maine magazine who was accused of sexual misconduct has apologized for “lines that were crossed.”

Critics Argue Against Planned Power Project

Opponents of a proposed 145-mile transmission line say the project will not save Maine residents money and create jobs as promised.

The Latest: Maine Lawmakers Overturns Veto of Pot Sales Bill

Lawmakers have returned to the Maine Statehouse to address gubernatorial vetoes on bills, including commercial pot sales.

Brewing Company Pitches ‘Brewtel’ Concept for Development

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s largest brewery says it wants to build a “bretwel”–a hotel catering to lovers of craft beer

A Taste Of Summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The time has finally arrived for Mainers to reconnect with a long, lost friend — the sun.…

Fire Department Puts Out Help-Wanted Sign

OWLS HEAD, Maine (AP) _ A coastal Maine fire department is so desperate to find new firefighters that it has taken to posting signs saying that they need more firefighters.

Former Maine Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Child Sex Abuse Charges

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A former Wells man has been sentenced to life in prison on child sex abuse charges

Senators Say NOAA Should Prioritize Warming Gulf of Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators are calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to focus more research on the warming temperatures of the Gulf of Maine

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Cell Phone Fire Sends Firefighters to South Berwick School

The phone was immediately taken outside, where it eventually cooled down.

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Drought Intensifies in Maine, Now Covers Entire State

Drought conditions are now historical in Maine.

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Investigation launched into Standish death

The death of a man in Standish last week is under investigation by Maine State Police.

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2 motorcyclists injured after colliding with cow in Vassalboro

A man and a woman were injured when their motorcycle struck a cow in Vassalboro.

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Republican Jonathan Bush Enters Maine Governor’s Race

Bush is the cousin of former President George W. Bush