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Maine seaweed growers to break state records this spring

America’s seaweed farming industry is based principally in Maine, where the business has grown swiftly over the past several years.

Maine ends COVID-19 visitor testing and quarantine needs

Starting Saturday, out-of-staters no longer have to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine when traveling to Maine.

Secret Service agent dies training at Bush compound in Maine

Keith Mills was a Secret Service officer who protected the late President George H.W. Bush and former President George W. Bush. Mills’ death is considered a line-of-duty death.

Police find body while searching for Rockland man last seen nearly three weeks ago

Police in Maine have discovered a body in the same area where they were searching for a missing Rockland man.

Maine Capitol Police Chief who was on administrative leave has retired

Maine’s Capitol Police Chief has retired after facing criticism over social media posts earlier this year.

Court rejects appeal by man who killed wife with shotgun

The Maine supreme court has upheld the murder conviction and 40-year sentence for a man who killed his wife with a shotgun blast.

Maine State Police arrest man after standoff in Kennebec County

A man was taken into custody in Monmouth after allegedly causing a standoff with police on Friday.

Maine, Delaware senators take aim at maternal mortality in developing world

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Delaware are proposing legislation that they believe would help U.S. efforts to stop preventable maternal and child deaths in the developing world.

Maine towns will be able to access pandemic aid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Cities and towns in Maine would be able to get access to federal coronavirus aid under a pandemic law change.

Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital vote to unionize

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital voted to form a union, meaning about 2,000 nurses will be represented by the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United.

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

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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.

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Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.