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Police investigate fatal crash in Scarborough

Scarborough Police say a driver was killed after they struck a tree on Tuesday morning.

Republicans seek to appeal to Trump support in rural Maine

Three Republicans who want to flip a highly competitive Congressional seat in Maine think the key to winning is to appeal to fans of President Donald Trump in rural parts of the state.

Maine Republicans, Democrats squabble over special session

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat, accused Republican leaders of a “politically motivated stunt” in demanding that the Maine Legislature return to session to address a narrow agenda, including revoking the governor’s emergency powers.

Maine pays out more than $1 billion in jobless benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

Maine has now paid out more than $1 billion in unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cumberland County Sheriff calls for investigation following confrontation between corrections officer and inmate

A corrections officer at Cumberland County Jail is at the center of an investigation following a physical confrontation involving an inmate.

Maine steps up mask rules, extends state of emergency

Maine has extended its state of civil emergency, and is requiring masks in more places.

Maine Confederate descendants call for statue removal

A local family descended from a Confederate Major General, and Ku Klux Klan leader, have officially requested that a statue in his honor be removed from the Georgia State Capitol grounds. 

Maine’s state of emergency likely to extend past July 10th

Maine is likely to extend its state of civil emergency, the director of the state Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

Bath Iron Works lays off some workers during strike

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works is laying off an undisclosed number of workers because of a strike that’s in its third week.

Body found on beach in Washington County

Maine State Police have launched an investigation after a body washed ashore in Washington County.

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