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Waste plant fined for releasing bleach into sewer system

A Maine waste facility accidentally dumped about 6,500 gallons of bleach into the local sewage system, which is a violation of its environmental permits.

Woman convicted in infant son’s death argues for new trial

A Maine woman convicted of manslaughter in the death of her infant son is arguing for a new trial.

Officials identify Sanford city worker killed while hanging Christmas decorations

The city of Sanford has identified the 71-year-old city worker who died in an accident while hanging Christmas wreaths on Monday afternoon.

‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive raises more than 124,000 pounds of food for Preble Street

The 14th annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive raised 124,344 pounds of food for Preble Street, which operates three full-time soup kitchens and a food pantry in Portland.

Thorndike man hospitalized after police-involved shooting

Maine State Police say a Thorndike man was shot by a state trooper in a confrontation outside of the man’s home.

Maine salmon farm receives final required permit

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) A company planning New England’s first indoor salmon farm in Maine has received the final permit required before construction.

Governor Mills signs executive order to combat climate change

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor has signed an executive order requiring the state to step up investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy and emissions reductions.

AG Frey: Deputies in Somerset County acted in self-defense in 2017 shooting

MADISON, Maine (AP) Maine’s attorney general says officers involved in a 2017 fatal shooting of a man who killed three people acted in self-defense.

Maine folk festival singing the blues about cancellation

The organizers of a popular folk music festival in Maine have decided to discontinue the event because of financial reasons.

Municipal employee hit and killed by city truck he was using

Maine police say a city employee was struck and killed by the bucket truck he had been driving while he and another worker were hanging Christmas wreaths.

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Maine State Police Lobby Against Red Flag Law

Maine State Police and the state Department of Public Safety strongly oppose the Red Flag Law.