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Maine Woman Who Defrauded Social Security Faces Probation

Officials in Maine say a woman who admitted to stealing tens of thousands in Social Security benefits will face five years of probation.

Gov. Lepage Says Bank That Fired Republican Will ‘Regret’ It

Gov. Paul LePage has criticized a Maine bank for firing a Republican mayor who made fun of a Parkland, Florida, high school shooting survivor on Twitter.

Police Investigating Body Discovered in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a Lewiston parking lot near a greenhouse operated by a local florist

Topsham Police Investigating Armed Robbery

TOPSHAM, Maine (WGAN)  Topsham Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday night

Camden National Bank to Use Space in Colby College Building

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   A Maine-based bank will move into Colby College’s mixed-used residential complex in Waterville

Rescue Dog Hero

FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) — A rescue dog is being hailed as a hero for helping her owner escape a fire in Maine.

Maine Houses Passes New Compromise on Legal Pot Sales

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  A new proposal for the retail sale of marijuana has cleared its first test in Maine. The…

New Solar Customers to Face Fewer Incentives

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine regulators can move ahead on plans to gradually provide fewer bill credits for new buyers of solar panels

GOP’s Eric Brakey Wants Judge to Keep Opponent Off Ballot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Republican who’s running for U.S. Senate says he’s going to ask a judge to bar his primary challenger because of petitions that contained forged signatures from both living and dead Mainers

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Home in Cape Elizabeth

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews out to battle a blaze early Tuesday morning in Cape Elizabeth

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Tuesday Snow Coming to Maine; Weekend Rain Trend in 2025 Not Likely This Spring

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Zehr said any accumulation would likely take place inland from Portland, especially at higher elevations. 

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Platner Using Trivia Games and Happy Hours in Maine Senate Campaign

Platner is facing Gov. Janet Mills in the June 9 primary, with the winner taking on five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins,

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Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

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Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.