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Maine senators join new push to preserve U.S. wildlife

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s two U.S. senators have signed on to a push to try to improve protections for America’s wildlife.

3,600 Maine health care workers have not been vaccinated

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The clock is ticking for 3,600 unvaccinated health care workers as the deadline for being fully vaccinated approaches.

Man accused of threatening at shelter killed by police

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Police shot and killed a man who was accused of threatening other residents while armed with a knife at a city-operated shelter.

Police charge Lewiston man after fight that led to stabbing

Police have charged an 18-year-old man who’s accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Lewiston.

Canadian company withdraws application for mining operation

An Ontario-based company on Wednesday withdrew its application for zoning changes necessary for a large-scale mining operation in northern Maine.

Judge declines to halt health care worker vaccine mandate

A federal judge declined Wednesday to intervene to stop Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ requirement that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 by month’s end.

Auburn police charge transient in multiple convenience store robberies

A local transient accused of robbing the same Auburn convenience store twice has been arrested.

Maine utility corridor 75% cleared of trees as vote looms

Workers have cleared trees from three-quarters of a proposed $1 billion power line route ahead of next month’s referendum on the conduit for Canadian hydropower to reach the New England grid.

Standish man killed in early morning rollover crash

One person was killed after their vehicle went off the road in Standish early Wednesday.

Police identify victim, suspect in fatal stabbing at Fryeburg Fairgrounds

Police say one person has been taken into custody in connection with a stabbing that left one man dead at the fairgrounds where the Fryeburg Fair takes place. 

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Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

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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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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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.