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University of New England’s credit outlook improves

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) The bond rating of the largest private university in Maine is going up a bit. The University…

Maine to clean up card confusion over Real ID non-compliance

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is working to clarify the language on driver’s licenses and identification…

Footage released of crash involving Lewiston mayor-elect

LEWISTON (WGAN)– The Lewiston Police Department released footage of the October 24th crash, involving mayor-elect Mark Cayer, and pedestrian Julianne…

A Proposal Co-sponsored By Maine’s two U.S. Senators to Cut down On the Amount of Plastic Debris In the Ocean is Making Progress

A proposal co-sponsored by Maine’s two U.S. senators to cut down on the amount of plastic debris in the ocean…

A New Partnership With the Farmers Markets Has Expanded the Number of People Who Can Use The Markets By Making Food Assistance Easier to Access

Maine officials say a new partnership with the state’s farmers markets has expanded the number of people who can use…

Priest: Fight over tools preceded fatal shooting

A priest who got into a fight with man on trial for murder says the victim was his best friend.

Major projects get underway at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Some major projects that have been in the works for years are beginning to take shape at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Maine Medical examiner’s macabre humor leads to complaint

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A state lawmaker is taking exception to the macabre humor that Maine’s chief medical examiner used in an old job posting.

Jury finds man who shot, killed wife in Windham home guilty

A man who killed his wife with a shotgun blast in Windham, Maine, has been convicted of murder.

Former corrections officer indicted in Gorham crash that killed 9-year-old

The Cumberland County Grand Jury has indicted a former corrections officer in a crash that killed a 9-year-old in Gorham.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

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Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.

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Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

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3 face drug charges after raids in New Gloucester, Lewiston

A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

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Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.