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Maine to post traffic tickets online

Traffic ticket violations will soon be available online in Maine as part of the first phase of a new $15 million electronic court filing system.

Housing Committee Pushes Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals

Housing officials in a Maine city are pushing for a temporary moratorium on short term rentals.

Piscataquis County Educator is Maine’s Teacher of the Year

A Piscataquis County educator is Maine’s 2019 Teacher of the Year.

Plea Deal Reached In Stand-off Case

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ A Maine man won’t have to go jail for causing a police standoff that ended with him being shot and his home destroyed by a police explosive.

Bowdoin College Opens New Environmental Studies Center

Bowdoin College has opened its new, state-of-the-art environmental studies center.

Police Find Cocaine, Stolen Guns in Man’s Apartment

Police say they found more than 1 pound (.45 kilograms) of cocaine and three stolen guns at a Maine man’s apartment.

More Than 200 Told to Leave Meeting About Fire Chief Firing

More than 200 residents were removed from a public hearing in which local leaders upheld the firing of a local fire chief.

State Police Looking for Driver After Dramatic Crash

Maine State Police are looking for the driver of a truck after it crashed and sparked a power outage.

Man Armed With Sword Spurs Motel Standoff

NEWPORT, Maine (AP) — Authorities say a man armed with a sword held off police for several hours at a Maine hotel.

Report: Moody Settled Sexual Discrimination Case

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Republican candidate for governor is angrily denouncing suggestions that he mistreated an employee when he fired her after she gave birth.

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Youth Homeless Program in Aroostook County Shuts Down

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A program that provides shelter for homeless youth is being shut down after it was denied a federal grant. 

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

Smoke could be seen from as far away as Portland from the fire.

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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