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Student from Zambia Sues to Compete in ‘Poetry Out Loud’

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   A Maine high school student who fled his native country of Zambia last year is suing the National Endowment for the Arts because it will not let him compete in the national “Poetry Out Loud” contest

Auburn Police Searching for Robbery Suspect

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Auburn Police have released images of an armed robbery suspect

Maine House OKs Pot Bill, but with Fewer Votes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine House has approved for a second time a compromise bill governing marijuana retail sales, sending the measure to the Senate for final enactment

Police Still Investigating Skeletal Remains Found in Falmouth

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say they are still working on identifying skeletal remains found in Falmouth this week

Five Vehicles Involved in Thursday Morning Highway Crash

FREEPORT, Maine (WGAN)  Police say only one person suffered minor injuries after a five-car crash on Interstate 295 Thursday morning

Police Charge Biddeford Teen for Vandalism

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  Saco Police say they ave made an arrest after someone broke a glass window at a convenience store earlier this week

Trump Judicial Nomination Praised by Maine Senators

Both of Maine’s senators support President Donald Trump’s nomination of a superior court justice to the federal bench.

Zinke Hints at Maine Exemption for Offshore Gas Drilling

Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he believes Maine residents will be “very happy” with a revised proposal on offshore drilling, which notes there are few reserves off the coast of Maine.

LL Bean Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Return Policy Change

L.L. Bean says an Illinois man who sued over the retailer’s new return policy never tried to return any products.

Maine Supreme Court to Address Ranked-Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is wading into ranked choice voting with little time to decide constitutional issues that have been raised ahead of the June primaries

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patro Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.