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Wyeth Foundation Issues $1 Million Grant to Art Museum

An art museum in Maine has received a $1 million grant from the Wyeth Foundation and will have three years to match the grant.

Two Bodies Found in Burning Truck in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say two bodies were discovered inside a burning truck in the city on Wednesday night

Maine Couple Donates $15,000 to Portland Elementary School

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine couple has donated $15,000 to a Portland elementary school

Candidate Hoping to Unseat King Faces Challenges

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Republican hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Angus King is facing challenges about the veracity of his signatures he collected to qualify for the June primary

South Portland Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Commercial Burglaries

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  South Portland Police say they are investigating after eight commercial burglaries happened in the overnight hours over the weekend

Maine Proposes Emergency Rules for Ranked Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine election officials have submitted proposed rules for the first use of ranked-choice voting in statewide primary elections in June

Former Maine Sheriff Accused of Sexual Assault

PARIS, Maine (AP)   A former sheriff in Maine who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations is now accused of sexual assault

Lawmakers Support Rolled-Back Tax Credit for Shipyard

A bill that would continue providing tens of millions of dollars in state tax breaks to a Navy shipbuilder is getting support from Maine lawmakers.

LePage Urges People to Report Suspected Child Abuse

Maine’s governor is urging people to report suspected child abuse in the wake of the high-profile deaths of two young girls.

Downeaster Pilot Program to Rockland is a No-Go This Summer

Amtrak’s Downeaster won’t be running this summer to Rockland, Maine.

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.