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Maine Rep who cast lone split vote on Trump: “I voted my heart”

The sole Congressman who cast a split vote on the decision to impeach President Donald Trump says he knew the decision might not make him popular in a politically divided time, but he also felt it was the right thing to do.

Lewiston man sentenced for beating girlfriend over the head with a frying pan

A Lewiston man pleaded guilty Wednesday to assaulting his girlfriend with a frying pan and beating her over the course of several hours.

State of Maine sues former owners of construction business accused of contractor fraud

The former owners of a former construction business that failed to finish work for clients and owes more than $1 million is being sued by the state.

Teen gets 33-year sentence for killing mom after fight

Maine court officials say a teenager convicted of killing his mother after an argument about missing marijuana will serve 33 years in prison.

Man in tree farmer case accused of assaulting officer

Officials say a man charged with the random killing of a Maine tree farmer was accused of assaulting an officer inside a jail before his scheduled court appearance on a murder charge.

[AUDIO] Sen. Susan Collins discusses impeachment of President Trump on WGAN Morning News

Senator Susan Collins appeared on the WGAN Morning News Thursday to discuss the house impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Governor Janet Mills’ inauguration committee fined $2,000

Governor Janet Mills’ committee which handled her inauguration has been fined $2,000 by an ethics watchdog.

Jurors find Maine woman charged in daughter’s death guilty of murder

A mother accused of participating in beatings that led to her 10-year-old daughter’s death in February 2018 has been found guilty of depraved indifference murder.

U.S. attorney’s office collected nearly $20M this year

Assets seized in connection to an illegal sports betting ring in Maine makes this year’s total collected by the U.S. attorney’s office almost $20 million.

Person killed in Rumford fire likely resident of apartment

Fire officials in Maine say the victim of a fatal apartment fire in Rumford appears to have been a 73-year-old woman who lived in the building.

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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.