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Declining Species Future Topic Of Meeting

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — A group of scientists, conservationists and others is meeting in Massachusetts to brainstorm strategies to save one of the rarest marine mammals on the planet.

Auburn Receives And Raises Up Christmas Tree

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Auburn is getting into the holiday spirit, putting up the city Christmas tree this week.

Jury Selection Set to Begin in Sherman Killing Trial

Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of a Massachusetts man in a drug-related killing in northern Maine.

Auburn Man Stabbed in Domestic Situation

An Auburn man was injured in a stabbing Wednesday night.

Ruling Soon on New England Shrimp Fishery, a Warming Victim

Fishing regulators are collecting the final comments from the public before deciding whether New England’s shrimp fishery should remain closed for another year.

Mainers Approve Bonds Totaling $200 Million

Mainers have given the green light to four bond initiatives totaling $200 million.

Maine’s New Voting System Deciding US House Race

Additional tabulations under Maine’s new voting system are needed to determine the winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race between Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democrat Jared Golden.

Democrats to Control Statehouse, Blaine House

Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills has more to cheer than her election as governor. Democrats also are going to control the Legislature.

Mills Discusses Priorities at Diner Appearance

Democrat Janet Mills says her top priorities as governor are expanding Medicaid as voters demanded in 2017, lowering health insurance premiums and tackling the opioid crisis that has claimed hundreds of lives.

LePage Congratulates Election Winners in Maine

Republican Gov. Paul LePage is wishing his Democratic successor well.

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60,000 Gallons of Water Used at Large Fire in Falmouth

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Maine Human Rights Commission Suing 5 School Districts over Transgender Policies

The commission claims these districts violated state law.

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President Trump’s Pick for Maine U.S. Attorney Confirmed, Announced

Maine District Court judge Andrew Benson was appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on October 22nd.

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Maine Business Owners Blame Lack of Housing for Staff Shortages

Small business owners say they can’t afford to pay workers the high wages necessary to keep up with rising housing prices

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1 found dead after house fire in Meddybemps

One person was found dead after a house fire in Washington County.