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Head-on crash in Livermore sends four people to the hospital

Four people were rushed to the hospital following a head-on crash involving two vehicles in Livermore on Tuesday.

Bill to expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law sent to governor

The Maine Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill to expand a law that shields people who report drug overdoses.

Lawmakers approve budget with $850 checks for most Mainers

The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly approved a supplemental budget on Tuesday that includes $850 relief checks for most residents.

Bowdoin College president to step down next year

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) Clayton S. Rose, president of Bowdoin College, is stepping down next year after completing the academic calendar, he announced Tuesday.

Governor signs bill to boost Maine’s aerospace industry

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday signed into law a bill to create a public-private partnership to help grow the state’s aerospace industry.

Firefighter hospitalized after Kittery blaze expected to be okay

A firefighter was injured while battling flames at a Kittery home on Monday night.

Powerful wind gusts knock out power to CMP customers

Heavy downpours and strong gusty winds slammed into the Portland area Tuesday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of Central Maine Power customers.

Police charge Sanford woman who crashed into Westbrook Inn

A Sanford woman who police say crashed her car into an apartment building last week is facing drug charges.

Maine man suffers serious head injury after single-vehicle crash in Harpswell

A Harpswell man whose truck hit a tree Monday morning was taken to the hospital. 

Supreme Court denies Penobscot appeals over river regulation

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined an appeal by the Penobscot Indian Nation in its fight with Maine over ownership and regulation of the tribe’s namesake river.

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