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Police error prompts call to toss evidence in Alaska killing

AUBURN, Maine (AP) An attorney for a former Maine resident who is facing trial for an Alaska killing is trying to exclude evidence due to misinformation from police.

Pardon ends prosecution but not civil case against developer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Maine developer Michael Liberty likely won’t absolve him of a civil complaint brought by securities investigators, and it may also mean he could have to testify against a business associate on wire and securities fraud charges.

Fewer Maine businesses seek help from replenished PPP

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fewer of Maine’s small businesses are seeking help under a replenished Paycheck Protection Program aimed to helping employers weather the pandemic, officials say.

Large law enforcement presence in Oxford as police try to make contact with wanted man

Maine State Police said Wednesday they were trying to make contact with a wanted man.

Bradford woman accused of crashing two stolen cars in Bangor

Police say a Bradford woman stole and then crashed two cars in Bangor on Tuesday.

Councilors reject proposal to establish historic district on Portland’s Munjoy Hill

A push to establish a historic district on Portland’s Munjoy Hill was narrowly rejected in a city council vote Monday night.

Mass COVID-19 immunization site opens at Scarborough Downs

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) A high-volume vaccination clinic operated by MaineHealth is up and running at the former Scarborough Downs racetrack.

Maine senator joins push to pass Paycheck Fairness Act

Maine’s independent senator is joining a push to strengthen established equal pay laws.

US attorney’s office eyes COVID-19 vaccine scams

Scammers who use a false promise of a COVID-19 vaccine have attracted the attention of a federal prosecutor.

Maine Democrats shake up Senate leadership posts

Some leadership positions in the Maine Legislature have been shaken up due to the decision by a state senator to relinquish a top post.

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