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Public Hearing to be Held on Maine Child Abuse Deaths Report

A Maine oversight committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a report about an investigation into the state’s handling of two cases in which abused children died.

Ethics Commission Votes to Fine Democratic Primary Candidate

The Maine Ethics Commission has voted to fine a Democratic candidate for governor due to her failure to file timely and complete campaign finance reports.

Two Injured in Baldwin Crash

BALDWIN, Maine (WGAN)  Two people are in the hospital after a head-on crash in Baldwin Wednesday

Mass. Woman Charged Following Crash

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Massachusetts woman is facing charges after an accident in Waterboro

Food Pantry Reopens After Theft, Vandalism

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Officials have reopened the Maine church food pantry that a burglar ate his way through earlier this week.

Debate Over Opening Up Electronic Court Docs in Maine

The possibility of allowing electronic access to court documents in Maine has opened up a debate over public information rules.

Trump Approves Disaster Request for March Storms in Maine

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster for parts of Maine that were severely damaged by a pair of winter storms in March.

Burglar Eats 3 Pizzas, Ice Cream During Church Break-In

Police in Maine say a burglar helped himself to three frozen pizzas and some ice cream at a church before vandalizing the building.

Destructive Insect That Targets Ash Trees is Found in Maine

A destructive forest pest that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in many states has been found in northern Maine.

Judge: Maine GOP Must Use Ranked-Choice Voting in Primary

A federal judge has declined to let the Maine Republican Party be exempted from ranked choice voting that’ll be used for the first time in a statewide primary election on June 12.

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Suspicious death in Brunswick under investigation

Local police discovered the body of an adult male inside a residence, with 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick being charged with murder as a result.

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$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

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5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

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Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

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Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.