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Maine OKs $1.2 Million Subsidy For Biomass Plant

Maine taxpayers are giving an embattled biomass company a $1.2 million subsidy thanks to a move by the state’s utility regulators.

Status of Sharks Up For Review by Interstate Managers

Interstate regulators are planning to review the status of several species of coastal sharks that are managed by fishing authorities.

MaineHousing Names New Director to Lead Institution

The Maine Senate has confirmed a new director of the Maine State Housing Authority that serves more than 90,000 people in the state.

Police investigate armed robbery at Westbrook gas station

Multiple police officers including K9 units were stationed at the Gulf gas station on Route 302 in Westbrook Friday

Westbrook Convenience Store Robbery

WESTBROOK, Maine (WMTW) — Police are investigating an armed robbery at Corsetti’s in Westbrook. Multiple police officers, including K9 units,…

Squirt Gun Bank Robber Gets Indicted

A South Portland man who robbed a bank with a squirt gun has been indicted on a Class B robbery charge.

Oxford Officially Has a New Police Chief

A new police chief has been named in Oxford.

Candidate Remains in Senate Race Despite Invalid Signatures

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Secretary of State says a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate can remain in the race despite the fact that a number of the signatures on his candidate petition are from people who died several years ago

Board Approves Master Plan for Scarborough Downs Development

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP)   A Maine town planning board has approved a master plan for the development of the former Scarborough Downs track

Patten Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Chase

PATTEN, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a Patten man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.