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Civil rights complaint filed over racial threat in Maine

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) A man who is due in court in Maine on a charge of threatening with a dangerous weapon now also faces a civil rights complaint.

Maine monoclonal doses drop with testing backlog

Last week Maine received 72 doses, less than half of the 180 doses given to New Hampshire and fewer than the 96 doses given to Vermont.

Worries grow as deadline for whale-friendly gear draws near

Several lobstermen and the governor want NOAA Fisheries to delay the new rules.

Maine might switch to electronic vehicle lien, title system

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says an electronic title system would help prevent a backlog from recurring.

Maine National Guard troops return from deployment to Africa

The 130 soldiers worked to provide security and enhance partnerships in the Horn of Africa region.

More Maine public employees might be able to retire earlier

The lawmakers say that plan allows some public employees to retire at age 55 when they have 10 years of service.

Man dies in Harrison snowmobile crash

A Naples man is dead after a snowmobile accident Saturday morning.

Sunday January 23 is the last day to shop in South Portland without a mask

A mask mandate for indoor public places takes effect in South Portland on Monday

An attempt to bail a friend out of jail with counterfeit money leads to major drug bust in Auburn

Next time you attempt to bail a friend out of jail with fake cash take the car that DOESN’T have the drugs in it!

Police need your help locating a man they say robbed the Rusty Lantern in Lisbon Saturday Morning

Your help is being requested finding a suspect in an armed robbery in Lisbon Falls Saturday Morning

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