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Westbrook Ready to Launch 8,200-Capacity Concert Venue

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Right now, it’s a muddy construction zone but organizers insist Westbrook’s 8,200-capacity “Rock Row” will be ready for its first outdoor concert in less than a month

Public to Weigh in on Bill to Expand Who Performs Abortions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse-midwives to perform abortions

Maine County Seeks Bids for 300-Bed Jail

A Maine county is seeking a firm to build a 300-bed jail.

Bill to Ban Firearms at Polls, Town Meetings Faces Odds

A bill to allow towns to ban firearms at voting places and government meetings is moving ahead, but faces steep odds.

Maine Senate Passes Bill to Ban Native American Mascots

A bill to prevent Maine public schools from using mascots and logos depicting Native Americans has passed the Senate.

Warden Pilot Locates 2 Women Whose SUV Broke Down in the Woods

A Maine Warden Service pilot has found a pair of women missing for two days after their SUV broke down in a remote part of the state.

Guilty Verdict Reached For Woman Charged in 4-Year-Old’s Beating Death

A guilty verdict was announced by a judge Tuesday in the trial of Shawna Gatto.

Judge to Reveal Verdict in Killing of 4-Year-Old Girl

WISCASSET, Maine (AP)   A Maine judge is set to reveal his verdict in the murder trial of a Wiscasset woman charged in the death of a 4-year-old girl

Maine’s Lobster Marketing Group has a New Leader

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A group charged with promoting lobster for the state of Maine has a new leader

Maine Stresses Test as Sexually Transmitted Infections Surge

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on residents to get tested for sexually transmitted infections amid a spike in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis in the state

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.