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Maine Supreme Court to hear appeal of Portland’s hazard pay ordinance

A referendum approved by Portland voters that increased pay for minimum wage workers during a state of emergency is facing an appeal in Maine’s Supreme Court.

Portland, Maine prepares for another election disrupted by virus

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city is preparing for another election that will be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Four people injured in serious crash in Greenbush

Four occupants inside a vehicle that ended up in a bog in Penobscot County were taken to the hospital on Monday.

Tractor-trailer crash leads to delays on I-295

Police are asking to speak to anyone who witnessed a tractor-trailer rollover on I-295 in Falmouth on Monday. Maine State…

Sen. Collins again named most bipartisan senator in bipartisanship study

Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins is once again being recognized for reaching across the aisle.

Driver suffers non-life threatening injuries following tractor-trailer rollover in New Gloucester

Police responded to a tractor-trailer rollover in New Gloucester on Monday.

Spring turkey hunt begins in Maine, home to many big birds

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Thanksgiving might be months away, but Maine’s hunters have turkeys on their minds.

LL Bean flagship store in Freeport resumes 24-hour sales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport has resumed to 24-hour operations.

Shipments to Shaw’s locations in Maine halted by truck driver strike

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Truck drivers for Shaw’s supermarkets represented by the Teamsters went on strike Monday, stopping shipments to Shaw’s and Star Market grocery stores in New England.

Dysart’s tanker truck crashes on I-95 in Wells

A Dysart’s tanker truck went off the road and struck several small trees Monday morning. It happened on Interstate 95 southbound in Wells just before 7 a.m.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.