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Wind Turbine Fire Disrupts Electricity at UMPI

Officials say a wind turbine fire disrupted electrical service to the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

No Bail for Man Charged in Deaths of 2 Inside Burning Truck

A judge has ordered a man charged in the deaths of a man and woman found in a burning truck in Maine to be held without bail.

Governor LePage Wants More Federal Funds on Job Training

Maine’s Republican governor wants to direct more federal funding to job training, despite criticism that his proposal would take away money for career counseling and hurt vulnerable job seekers.

Officials: House Fire Caused by Smoking Materials

KITTERY, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine say a blaze that badly damaged a home was caused by improperly disposed smoking materials

Maine City Takes Ownership of Canals for Planned Renewal

Officials with Lewiston, Maine, and a renewable power company say they have completed an agreement to donate a system of canals to the city.

UMaine’s Top Blueberry Scientist to Retire in Early 2019

The University of Maine says a horticulturist who studies one of the most important crops in the state is getting ready to retire.

FBI Releases Videos in String of Armed Robberies

The FBI has released a compilation of surveillance videos of the suspect in a spree of armed robberies in and around Portland.

LePage: Lawmakers Must Act for Maine to Get Medicaid Dollars

Maine’s Republican governor is claiming without providing evidence that President Donald Trump’s administration will only let the state expand Medicaid if Maine lawmakers put the money up.

Police: Norridgewock Couple Died of Apparent Murder Suicide

Authorities say the death of a Norridgewock couple appears to be a murder suicide.

Rolling Along: White House Easter Eggs Come From Maine

A Maine company is helping the White House get things rolling for its Easter egg roll.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.