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Planned Parenthood endorses challenger to Sen. Susan Collins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Planned Parenthood is snubbing Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine by endorsing her Democratic opponent Sara Gideon in their Senate race.

Maine Sheriff’s Deputy fired after Felony Assault charge

A Sagadahoc County sheriff’s deputy who has been accused of attempting to strangle his girlfriend was fired from his post last month.

Maine Rep. Pingree leads federal proposal to cut food waste in schools

Three members of Congress have introduced a proposal to try to cut down on food waste in U.S. schools.

Ice break on Moose Head lake claims snowmobiler’s life

Officials say a 56-year-old new Hampshire man died when his snowmobile broke through the ice on Maine’s Moose Head lake.

Catholic School in Winslow Prepares to Close

A school in Winslow will be closing its doors.

Conservation Groups say They’ve Permanently Protected 1,400 Acres

Conservation groups in Maine say they’ve permanently protected 1,400 acres in the southern part of the state, which will be…

Chairman and Ranking Republican On a House Armed Services Subcommittee Visit Bath Iron Works

The chairman and ranking Republican on a House Armed Services subcommittee have paid a visit to Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron…

UMaine Republicans hunt for venue for conservative speaker

A group of college Republicans in Maine is struggling to find a venue for conservative speaker Michelle Malkin after three sites all canceled.

Auburn man killed in crash on bridge connecting Falmouth and Portland

Portland police say one man was killed in a crash on Martin’s Point Bridge on Thursday afternoon.

Portland police charge homeless man in random Old Port attack

A homeless man has been charged in a random attack that happened in Portland on Monday.

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The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century

The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.