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Rockland May Seize Property to Ensure Park Access

Officials in Rockland, Maine, say they’re prepared to seize a waterfront roadway by eminent domain to preserve one of the two routes that provide access to the city’s Harbor Park.

Maine Corrections Officer Acquitted of Sex Assault

A Maine corrections officer who once made headlines for donating a kidney has been acquitted of sexually assaulting a female inmate.

Maine Considers Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs at Pet Shops

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could prohibit pet shops from selling dogs and cats under a Democrat’s bill

Maine OKs Bill to get Mobile Wi-Fi Device in Rural Libraries

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s governor has signed off on a proposal to allow residents of the state to expand their access to the internet by checking out mobile wi-fi devices from librarie

Important New England Scallop Ground to be Closed 11 Months

BOSTON (AP)   Federal fishing managers say they are shutting down a key scallop fishing area to some boats for nearly a year

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Man Who Killed, Buried Wife

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man who’s serving 55 years in prison for killing his wife and burying her body with a wedding band, flowers and a bottle of Gucci cologne called “Guilty.”

Ex-Lawmaker Gets 10 Years for Stealing Over $3M From Widows

A judge has sentenced a former Maine legislator to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows and for tax evasion.

Maine Bill Would Move to Automatic Voter Registration

Maine would automatically register most adults to vote beginning in 2022 under a top Democrat’s bill.

Maine Could Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

Maine could ban single-use bags under a Democrat’s bill.

1st Circuit Declines to Prevent Inmate Access to Opioid Meds

A federal appeals court has denied an emergency request to stop a jail from being forced to provide an inmate with medication she says is needed to keep her opioid addiction in remission.

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Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.