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Maine astronaut to retire, leaving behind decades-long service record

An astronaut from Maine is retiring after returning from the International Space Station last year.

Sen. Collins supports bipartisan commission to investigate U.S. Capitol siege

Maine Senator Susan Collins was a supporter of the bill to create a commission that would investigate the breach of the U.S. Capitol in January.

Maine Legislature to keep mask requirement in place

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Legislative leaders are keeping in place mask requirements for the State House, despite Republican opposition.

Woman dies in St. Albans crash, 3-year-old son survives

A 24-year-old woman was killed in a crash in St. Albans Thursday morning.

Panel votes against fines for pharmaceutical price gouging

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A legislative committee has voted against a bill to impose fines on generic drug manufacturers engaged in price gouging, amid concerns about protracted litigation.

Crews respond to all-hands fire on Peaks Island

Crews responded to a large fire that broke out on Peaks Island in Portland on Thursday afternoon.

Second Mainer accused of breaking into the U.S. Capitol in January

A second person from Maine has been arrested in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol in January.

Police release identities of victims in fatal head-on crash in Lewiston

Police have released the identities of the three people killed in a serious crash in Lewiston on Wednesday.

Falmouth police asking for help finding woman last seen in New York City

Police in Falmouth are trying to find a missing 29-year-old woman last seen in New York City.

Iconic Portland diner to offer vaccinations next week

Mainers still looking to get vaccinated in the Portland area will soon be able to at a popular local diner.

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