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LePage Urges People to Report Suspected Child Abuse

Maine’s governor is urging people to report suspected child abuse in the wake of the high-profile deaths of two young girls.

Downeaster Pilot Program to Rockland is a No-Go This Summer

Amtrak’s Downeaster won’t be running this summer to Rockland, Maine.

Restaurateur Says She’s Not Guilty of Writing Bad Checks

A celebrated chef says she is not guilty of a charge that accuses her of writing nearly $9,000 in bad checks.

Planning Board Approves Hospital’s $512 Million Expansion

The Portland Planning Board has voted unanimously to approve a $512 million expansion for Maine Medical Center’s campus in the city.

Judge: Documents in Murder Case were Improperly Obtained

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   A judge says prosecutors improperly obtained a psychological evaluation and other records in the case against a Maine woman charged in the fatal beating of her 10-year-old daughter

Major Development in Maine’s Largest City Appears Dead

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A development project touted as a chance to overhaul a neighborhood in Maine’s largest city appears dead after losing approvals

Environmental Assessments Progress at Big Salmon Farm Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   The company behind a planned inland salmon farm in Maine says environmental assessments of the property are progressing despite weather-related setbacks

Driver Who Used Racist, Sexist Slurs Wins School Board Seat

MINOT, Maine (AP)   A former Maine school bus driver who was fired for making racist and sexist comments has been elected to the school board

Environmental Assessments Progress At Big Salmon Farm Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP) _ The company behind a planned inland salmon farm in Maine says environmental assessments of the property are progressing despite weather-related setbacks.

Gov. LePage Wants To Boost Pay For The Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Lawmakers are considering Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s latest and last push to boost the salary for the next governor.

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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.

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1 Dead, 4 Injured in Gorham Crash

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.