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Gas prices fall again in NH and VT, rise slightly in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are a mixed bag in northern New England, where prices fell over the last week in Vermont and New Hampshire but rose slightly in Maine.

Arundel car crash kills 1, injuries 2 others

The driver of the Hyundai, 66 year old Christopher Rush, of Benedicta, was taken to Maine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Maine broadband authority has its first leader

Butcher served as leader of the Maine Broadband Coalition and has worked to boost expansion of high-speed broadband in the mostly rural parts of the state that lack it.

Wrong-way driver charged with OUI

State Police say a driver traveling the wrong way on the Maine Turnpike caused multiple crashes.

Trial in Alaska university cold case death to start soon

Downs’ arrest occurred after his DNA was matched in 2018 to evidence found at the crime scene through a random hit after Downs’ aunt submitted her DNA to a genealogy website.

Maine National Guard general retires, returns to alma mater

In the Maine National Guard, she was the first female general officer, first woman to command a brigade and first woman to serve as assistant adjutant general.

Governor Mills vetoes bill to allow farm workers to unionize

She is citing the possibility of heaping new costs on an already struggling agriculture sector.

Maine trucking company sold to Canadian firm

Hartt’s fleet includes more than 360 tractors and 2,100 trailers.

Pet dies in Berwick house fire

Two people escaped a house fire in Berwick on Friday.

House fire that led to propane explosion in Hermon ruled arson

Investigators say a fire that caused a propane tank to explode at a home in Hermon in December was the result of arson.

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Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

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Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.