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Major Development in Maine’s Largest City Appears Dead

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A development project touted as a chance to overhaul a neighborhood in Maine’s largest city appears dead after losing approvals

Environmental Assessments Progress at Big Salmon Farm Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   The company behind a planned inland salmon farm in Maine says environmental assessments of the property are progressing despite weather-related setbacks

Driver Who Used Racist, Sexist Slurs Wins School Board Seat

MINOT, Maine (AP)   A former Maine school bus driver who was fired for making racist and sexist comments has been elected to the school board

Environmental Assessments Progress At Big Salmon Farm Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP) _ The company behind a planned inland salmon farm in Maine says environmental assessments of the property are progressing despite weather-related setbacks.

Gov. LePage Wants To Boost Pay For The Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Lawmakers are considering Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s latest and last push to boost the salary for the next governor.

Eighth Armed Robbery in Eight Days Targets Aroma Joe’s in South Portland

Police believe Tuesday night’s robbery is related to the string of recent robberies in the Greater Portland area.

Armed Robber Targets Westbrook, Seventh Robbery in a Week

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN)  Westbrook Police are investigating after the latest arm robbery in Cumberland County

Isolated Maine Islands get $1.3M Grant for Broadband Project

CRANBERRY ISLES, Maine (AP)   An effort to bring reliable high-speed internet to a cluster of isolated islands off the Maine coast has received a $1.3 million boost from the federal government

2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Along Maine-Canada Border

Officials say a small earthquake was recorded alongside the border of Maine and Canada.

Court: Lawsuit to Overturn 1st Atlantic Monument Can Proceed

A federal court has ruled that a group of fishing organizations can move forward with a lawsuit that seeks to overturn creation of the first national marine monument in the Atlantic Ocean.

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UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

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The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

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New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

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The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

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Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.