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Defamation Lawsuit Against Activist Continues in State Court

A Maine activist who accused an orphanage founder in Haiti of being a serial pedophile is asking the state supreme court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit.

Court Tosses Appeal Filed by Convicted Murderer

Maine’s high court has tossed an appeal filed by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend in June 2015 and led police on the longest manhunt in state history.

Projectile Brought to Maine Wharf Was Live, WWII Ordnance

Authorities in Maine say a military projectile that was found at a lobster wharf was a live, World War II-era U.S. Navy ordnance.

L.L. Bean Tops 315,000 Orders in a Single Day

FREEPORT, Maine (AP)   Workers are keeping busy this holiday season at L.L. Bean

Report: $24.3M Spent in Maine Congressional Race

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   At least $24.3 million was spent in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race this year

Man Who Had Explosive Police Standoff to Sue Agencies

DIXMONT, Maine (AP)   A man who caused a standoff that ended with him being shot three times and his home destroyed by a police explosive plans to sue law enforcement agencies

Rates Increase for Most Central, Southern Maine Customers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Most electricity customers in southern and central Maine will see higher electricity rates starting Jan. 1

Police Find Elderly New Gloucester Man

NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine (WGAN)  An elderly New Gloucester man was found safe Tuesday morning after he drove to Connecticut

Second Person Dies After November Kingfield Crash

A second person has died from injuries suffered in a crash in Kingfield on November 27th.

State Police Detonate Military Projectile Found off Maine’s Coast

Police responded Monday morning to the discovery of what appeared to be a military projectile off the coast of Harpswell.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.