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Regulators Gathering Comments On CMP Deal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators are gathering comments on a proposed $1 billion hydropower transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts.

Portland Airport Sees Busiest Year in History

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Officials in Portland, Maine, say city’s airport had the busiest year in its history in 2018

Portland Schools Say a Proposed Merger Could Save Millions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland schools have created a commission to search for more efficient ways to save the school district money

Science festival asks Mainers to get excited about Salmon

A science festival is hosting a pop-up event in Bangor to get Mainers interested in preservation of salmon.

Fire Damages Home in Dixfield

A fire in Dixfield Saturday morning heavily damaged a home.

Car Crashes into Amato’s in South Portland

A South Portland Amato’s restaurant was damaged Saturday morning after a car crashed into the entrance.

Maine Governor Faces Higher-Than-Expected Inauguration Costs

Maine’s new Democratic governor is facing higher-than-expected costs for her inauguration.

Maine moves ahead law to clarify legality of hemp-based food

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Lawmakers in Maine have moved ahead with a bill designed to clarify that the production and…

South Thomaston Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Woman

Maine State Police have arrested and charged a South Thomaston woman with murder for the death of an elderly woman in Owls Head.

Caseworkers Face Rising Demands, Lack of Placements for Kids

The latest review of Maine’s child welfare system finds caseworkers have faced rising caseloads, poorly explained policy changes and an ongoing shortage of placements for children.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.