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Judge: Prison’s Future Is up to Lawmakers

A judge says lawmakers will decide the fate of a Maine prison emptied by Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Aging Bangor Buses to Receive Federal Upgrade Grant

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Maine’s senior U.S. senator says the aging bus fleet in one of the largest cities in her state will receive nearly $2 million in federal grants to provide upgrades

Army Veteran Found Guilty in Wife’s Killing

After just 45 minutes of deliberations on Monday, Luc Tieman has been found guilty in the killing of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

GOP Chastises Dems for Blocking Hearing on Ballot Question

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republicans are criticizing Democrats for blocking an effort to hold a public hearing on a ballot question to raise taxes to provide home care for elderly and disabled people needing help with daily activities

Officials Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Vacant Building Fires

ANDOVER, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine are investigating two fires at vacant properties in Andover they’re calling “suspicious”

Three Arrested for Home Invasion in Auburn

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Three men have been arrested after a home invasion in Auburn

Inmate Dies At Maine State Prison

WARREN, Maine (AP) _ Authorities in Maine say a 57-year-old inmate has died at the state prison in Warren.

Armed Robbery in Gorham Makes the Count 11

GORHAM, Maine (WGAN) An armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza in Gorham brings the count to 11 in recent weeks. Store…

Maine Mammoths Start Season with Ugly Loss

Maine’s first arena football team played its debut game Saturday night.

Aging Bangor Buses to Receive Federal Upgrade Grant

Maine’s senior U.S. senator says the aging bus fleet in one of the largest cities in her state will receive nearly $2 million in federal grants to provide upgrades.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.