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Maine calls to restore 19th century tribal obligations to the constitution. Voters must now decide

Voters in Maine will be the ones to decide whether to restore long removed language about the state’s obligations to Native American tribes to printed versions of its constitution.

Proposal before Maine lawmakers would jumpstart offshore wind projects

Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine.

Police-involved shooting in Chelsea leaves wanted Dresden man dead

Police say a wanted Dresden man was fatally shot by police in Chelsea on Sunday.

State planners grappling with short-term rentals consider new regulations

The Land Use Planning Commission has received various complaints about renters from permanent residents.

Brunswick Veteran attempting to save huge Cold War era plane from housing development.

56-year-old John Vandal who spent 20 years in the U.S Navy is trying to fix up a twin-engine P2-Neptune airplane which has sat beside the access road to the former Brunswick Naval Air Station since 1970.

U.S. Chamber endorses Maine delegation’s proposals to shorten work permit wait for asylum seekers

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Maine’s Congressional Delegation’s efforts to shorten the waiting period for asylum seekers to receive work permits.

Two arrested during drug bust at Canaan home

Two people were arrested in a Canaan home this week after police found over a pound of fentanyl and other illegal drugs while carrying out a search warrant.

Former Republican legislative candidate from Maine charged for role in US Capitol riot

A former Republican legislative candidate who traveled to Washington for former President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally was arrested Friday and charged with federal crimes for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot, officials said.

Shark spotted off the coast of Biddeford

Beachgoers were told to get out of the water after a shark was spotted off the coast of Biddeford Thursday.

56th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival gets underway

The 56th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival got underway Friday.

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