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“Red Flag” Gun Control Bill Draws Controversy

Supporters and opponents of a proposed “red-flag” gun control bill showed up in Augusta on Tuesday to make their voices heard.

AG Offers Tobacco Money for Medicaid Expansion

Maine Attorney General Janet Mills is proposing using tobacco settlement funds to cover the state’s share of a voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

GOP Candidate Urged to Quit DA Race After Abuse Allegations

A Maine judge has granted a protection from abuse order against a Republican running for district attorney who is being urged to drop out of the race.

600-Pound Escaped Bull Fatally Shot by Police Chief

A 600-pound bull on its way to the butcher escaped its trailer and led authorities in Maine on a 1 1/2-hour chase before it was fatally shot by the police chief.

SEC Files Suit Against Developer Michael Liberty in Maine

The Securities and Exchange Commission is accusing former Portland developer Michael Liberty and four others of defrauding investors out of $50 million and spending it on a “lavish lifestyle.”

Committee OK’s Nearly Doubling Next Governor’s Annual Salary

A legislative committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to nearly double the annual salary of Maine’s next governor.

Newspaper Carrier Finds Dead, Nude Body in Street

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)   State and Scarborough police say the man whose body was found on a Scarborough street early Sunday morning died from a heart attack

Man Arrested After High Speed Chase

STANDISH, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a Bridgton man has been arrested after a police chase

Maine Senate Passes Order Challenging Ranked-Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ The Maine Senate has approved a measure that would challenge ranked-choice voting.

World War II Soldier Who Became A Spy Pre-CIA Dies At 102

AUBURN, Maine (AP) _ A World War II soldier who became a spy in Europe for the forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency has died. He was 102.

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