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Judge Tosses Professor’s Suit Against Union Backing Liberals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a non-union Maine professor who objected to the faculty union sending dues money to support liberal causes

Laborious Recount Getting Underway in Ranked-Balloting Race

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting is about to get underway

Brunswick Mobile Home Catches Fire

A mobile home in Brunswick caught fire Wednesday night.

Middle School Receives Money from Pharma Group

A Maine middle school has received a $2,000 grant from a pharmaceutical group.

Judge to Rule Next Week on Ranked Balloting Lawsuit

A federal judge says he’ll rule next week on Maine Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s bid to nullify the outcome of the ranked balloting election that he lost.

Private School Teacher Indicted on Dozens of Sex Charges

Police say a Maine private school teacher has been indicted on 26 sex charges involving a student.

New Crop of Maine Lawmakers Sworn-In

A new crop of Maine lawmakers has been sworn-in.

Man Sentenced in Connection With Crash That Killed 2 People

A Maine man has been sentenced to serve over three years in prison in connection with a 2016 crash that killed two people.

20-Year-Old Gets 7 Years for Robbery of Tied-up Woman

A 20-year-old man who teamed up with his father to tie up and rob a Maine woman at gunpoint has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Berwick Man Killed After A Fire In NH

DOVER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire fire officials say a man has died of burn injuries from a restaurant fire in Dover.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

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

7 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

8 hours ago in Local

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.

12 hours ago in Local

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.