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Opponents of CMP corridor project gather enough signatures to be considered for November ballot

Maine’s Secretary of State says opponents of Central Maine Power’s electricity corridor project have gathered enough signatures for their citizen’s initiative to be put to the legislature, bringing them one step closer to getting the issue on the ballot in November.

Proposal replenishes diverted heating aid, Sen. Collins says

Sen. Susan Collins says an Appropriations Committee proposal for funding to fight the new coronavirus replenishes $37 million that the Trump administration diverted from heating assistance funds.

Driver charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop in Augusta

A driver who was stopped by police in Augusta is charged with OUI and drug trafficking.

Maine student falls out of vehicle, dies in Great Smoky park

National Park Service officials say an 18-year-old college student from Maine is dead after falling out of a moving vehicle in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Officials identify victim in fatal fire at Gorham assisted living facility

Fire officials say an elderly Gorham woman died in a fire in her room at an assisted living facility.

New Hampshire officials report 2nd coronavirus case

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire health officials say a second person has tested positive for the new coronavirus after being in close contact with the first patient.

Portland residents vote to expand ranked-choice voting in the city

Portland voters overwhelmingly decided Tuesday to expand the use of ranked-choice voting to all city council and school board races.

Mainers vote to uphold state’s new vaccine law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Mainers have voted to keep a state law that restricts exemptions on childhood vaccinations.

Biden declared winner in Maine Democratic primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday surge extended all the way to Maine, where he was declared the winner on Wednesday afternoon.

Former UMaine football player killed in shooting in Philadelphia

A former UMaine football player is dead after a shooting in Philadelphia.

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