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Maine Shrimp Project Won’t Yield Seafood for Public in 2018

A shrimp research project in Maine this year will not yield extra shrimp for the public to buy as it has in the past.

Canadian Company Plans Largest Hemp Operation in Maine

A Canadian company has purchased 120 acres in Maine and plans to lease an additional 1,000 acres as part of an industrial hemp operation.

Saco Man Charged with Assault

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Saco man has been arrested for an assault on New Year’s Day

Shapleigh Woman Arrested for Burglary

SHAPLEIGH, Maine (WGAN)  A Shapleigh woman has been arrested for an overnight burglary

96-Year-Old Town Grocery Store has Uncertain Future

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine man says he hopes to keep his 96-year-old grocery store open with a possible sale to another local business, but its current status is in flux

Portland Hospital Welcomes State’s First Baby of 2018

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Hospital officials say Maine’s first baby born in 2018 was delivered in Portland hospital just over three hours into the new year

Those Who Want to Run for Maine Office Can Gather Signatures

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Mainers who want to run for office in 2018 can start gathering signatures

New Mayor to Take Office in Maine city of Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A new mayor is going to be taking the helm in Maine’s second largest city

Maine Lawmakers Face Costs Besides Medicaid, Riverview

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers facing big budget items like Medicaid expansion this year will also have to figure out the future of funding for a minimum security prison and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism

2017 was Deadly for Maine Motorists, Pedestrians

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The year that’s drawn to close is the deadliest on Maine roads in a decade–and it’s the deadliest for pedestrians in more than 20 years

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Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.

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Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

19 hours ago in Local

Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

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Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

22 hours ago in Local

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.