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New federal-run cemetery in the works in Maine

JONESPORT, Maine (AP)   A second federal cemetery is in the works in Maine

Massachusetts teen indicted on murder charge in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Massachusetts teenager accused in the strangulation and stabbing death of his friend’s mother has been indicted on charges of murder

Coastal rail service delayed as track testing continues

BATH, Maine (AP)   A pilot program for a seasonal passenger rail service along the coast of Maine has been delayed again, due to track testing

Gov. Mills to decide on bill to switch Maine to ranked-choice voting in presidential races

In a surprise move, Maine lawmakers passed a bill Monday extending ranked-choice voting to presidential primary and general elections, though it’s unclear if Gov. Janet Mills backs it. She could stop it from taking effect before the 2020 election.

EPA delays stricter standards for new lobster boat engines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Environmental Protection Agency is giving a break to Maine’s lobster industry by delaying new clean-air standards for some marine diesel engines

Maine lawmakers pass $105M highway bond package

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers have approved asking voters to weigh in on $105 million in proposed borrowing for roads and bridges–while failing to agree on $58 million in additional borrowing

Mom, Son, Both Charged with Operating Under Influence

A Maine mother and son were both charged with operating under the influence within three hours of one another.

Maine man charged with selling meth after receiving powder in the mail

A Washington Township man was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine Wednesday after drug agents intercepted a pair of packages from California.

Bangor Police arrest man for stalking

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they have arrested a man after he allegedly stalked a child

Man arrested for thefts near Sebago Lake

CASCO, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested for taking money from campfire wood stands

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