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Senate candidate from Maine known for debate stunts dies at 62

Max Linn, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Maine who shook up a high-profile race with his antics during debates, has died. He was 62.

Squadron created to oversee submarines during overhauls

KITTERY, Maine (AP) The Navy is reconstituting a squadron to oversee submarines while they’re being repaired and overhauled at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Gas prices fall again in Maine, northern New England

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Rural Maine artists residency has new director from Boston

MONSON, Maine (AP) An artists’ residency and arts center in rural Maine has hired a longtime arts administrator as its new director.

Maine potato companies to invest in solar power systems

FORT KENT, Maine (AP) A pair of potato companies in northern Maine is receiving help from the federal government to install solar power systems.

Busy highway bridge in southern Maine to be rebuilt

The project began last week and is expected to last into 2025. The work will cost about $27.5 million.

Maine roofing contractor found not guilty in death of worker

Shawn Purvis, owner of Purvis Home Improvement Co. in Scarborough, Maine, faced one count of workplace manslaughter.

SMCC aims to teach mechanics how to work on electric cars

The class is designed for technicians who already work at auto repair shops and auto dealers.

Fire damages post office in Turner

A fire broke out above a post office in Maine on Saturday.

U.S. DHHS & FEMA send emergency help to Maine Medical Center

Officials say the team from the National Disaster Medical System was sent to Maine Medical at the request of the state of Maine, and in collaboration with FEMA.

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No Injuries in Chaotic Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire on I-295

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Troopers say a vehicle crashed into the center median at about 7 am.

16 hours ago in Local

3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

16 hours ago in Local

Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

19 hours ago in Local

Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

22 hours ago in Local

Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.