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Plan for browntail moth fund passes committee vote in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A legislative committee has signed off on a plan to create a new fund to help Maine communities deal with an invasive moth.

Mainer who has attended every Super Bowl says Sunday’s game will be his last

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Three friends who have attended every Super Bowl are hoping for a memorable contest this year, because it will probably be their final trip to the big game as a group.

Maine cat that ended up in Florida is headed home

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine family that long ago gave up on a lost family cat is being reunited — more than six years and 1,500 miles later.

Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge for fatal crash

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) A woman charged with drunken driving and manslaughter has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, and will serve no time in jail.

Maine considers legal defense fund for lobster industry

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering creating a legal defense fund to help its lobster industry deal with new rules, laws and regulations.

Committee puts off decision on $30M fund for lobster fishers

A Maine legislative committee on Tuesday put off its vote on a plan to create a $30 million fund to help fishermen cope with new fishing rules meant to protect whales.

Maine man whose house was blown up during standoff settles suit against state for $400,000

A Dixmont man has agreed to settle a lawsuit he filed against the state for $400,000 after police shot him and blew up his home with a robot bomb.

Portland City Council votes to lift indoor mask mandate

Maine’s largest city is lifting its indoor mask requirement.

Don’t got Moxie? Maine’s beloved soda in short supply

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Depending on whom you ask, Maine is in the midst of either a tragedy or a blessing – that’s right, there’s a shortage of Moxie.

Fishermen sue to end industry-funded monitoring program

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of fishing companies in New England is bringing its bid to try to end industry-funded monitoring programs to federal appeals court.

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