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Massachusetts man faces retrial in killing in Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) Jury selection began Monday in the retrial of a Massachusetts man whose murder conviction was overturned by the state supreme court in Maine.

Maine potato farmers feeling optimistic ahead of harvest

Growers are looking for something to cheer after a dismal 2020 in which crops withered from heat and drought, and some potatoes were given away

Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities

A rule from the Treasury Department focuses eligibility on areas lacking upload speeds of at least 25 megabits per second and download speeds of 3Mbps. That makes many remote, rural areas eligible but not cities.

Beech Ridge Speedway set to close after 72 years

Track owner Andy Cusack announced the track was under contract to real estate developers at the year-end awards ceremony after the races Saturday night.

Maine, a 9/11 footnote, pauses to remember 20th anniversary

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A wreath-laying ceremony in Maine’s largest city was among the events marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Persistent overcrowding, staffing concerns at Bangor jail

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Penobscot County Jail is dealing with a staffing shortage at the same time it’s dealing with persistent overcrowding.

Freeport Flag Ladies return to their former weekly post for 20th anniversary of 9/11

The Freeport Flag Ladies returned to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Senator (Then Governor) Angus King remembers 9/11

Senator Angus King remembers 9/11 and all the emotions surrounding that day.

One man is dead in a Lewiston Fire Saturday

One man is dead in a Lewiston Fire Saturday

Fire destroys a beloved store and post office in Minot

The Village Trading Post in Minot is being called a total loss after a fire that began around 9:00 on…

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