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Commission gives approval to $1 billion transmission line in Maine

The state agency that handles zoning in unregulated territories has given its approval to a proposed $1 billion transmission line aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid.

Hampden man convicted in sister-in-law’s killing sentenced to 43 years in prison

A Maine man who shot his sister-in-law 10 times was sentenced Tuesday to 43 years behind bars.

Bangor police charge New Jersey man with drug trafficking

Bangor police seized up to $40,000 worth of cocaine and heroin from a New Jersey man.

Maine’s former governor is registered to vote in Florida

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage of Maine won’t be voting in Maine’s presidential primaries on March 3.

Woman admits to helping two men who killed a dog

A Maine woman who admitted to helping two men accused of killing a dog avoid police was sentenced on Monday.

30 vehicles involved in Interstate 95 pile-up in Carmel, police say

Maine State Police say about 30 vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 in Penobscot County Tuesday morning.

Gorham Police Search for Suspected Mail Thieves

Police in Gorham are searching for two people suspected of stealing mail from local businesses.

Elderly Maine man bitten on face by fox

Police say an 88-year-old Maine man was bitten on the face by a fox when he fell to the ground while trying beat the attacking animal with his cane.

Two people found dead inside of Saco residence

Maine police say the bodies of two males relatives were found inside a home.

Two arrested in connection with drive-by shootings in Kennebec County

Police have arrested two people and charged them in connection with a series of drive-by shootings reported on Saturday.

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Maine State Police and the state Department of Public Safety strongly oppose the Red Flag Law.

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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.