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Proposal To Extend Lobstermen Medical Waivers Becomes Law

A Maine proposal is now on the books to extend the amount of time some commercial fishing license holders can receive a medical waiver.

Pingree Challenger Says He Wants to ‘Fix, Not Fight’

Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is getting another challenger.

Maine Houses Passes New Compromise on Legal Pot Sales

A new attempt to create a legal framework for marijuana sales in Maine is up for a key vote in the face of opposition from both fans and opponents of the drug.

Response Due from Feds in Lawsuit to End Atlantic Monument

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government’s response to a lawsuit from fishermen trying to eliminate former President Barack Obama’s Atlantic Ocean monument is coming due

Maine’s Resurgent Scallop Fishery Ending for the Season

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s scallop fishery is reaching the end of a season that showed signs of further rebuilding

Private School Makes Cuts Due To Financial Troubles

PITTSFIELD, Maine (AP) _ A Maine private school is making cuts because of financial problems.

Police Search for Suspect in Unity Pharmacy Robbery

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says the Unity Pharmacy on Plaza Drive in Unity was robbed on Monday afternoon.

Bill to Extend Maine’s Lobster Marketing Group Becomes Law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A state lobster marketing group will continue touting Maine’s signature seafood export in the coming years

Maine Senate Upholds Veto of Bill Protecting Obamacare

Maine lawmakers are leaving it up to Congress to protect key provisions of former President Obama’s health care law.

Ranked Voting Group Joins Lawsuit Against Secretary of State

Supporters of a ranked voting overhaul are being allowed to weigh in before Maine’s supreme court rules on its constitutionality.

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Mills Could Announce U.S. Senate Run Next Week

Axios reports a source says the announcement will certainly happen this month

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UMaine Fort Kent Hosting First-Ever Poutine Fest

The gathering is being described as a way to celebrate the  Acadian culture.

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State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

The Buxton Fire Department was called in and extinguished the fire.

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Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

A woman was injured in a fire at a warming center in Lewiston.

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Remains found in Kennebec County during missing person investigation

Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Clinton.