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Portland Planning Board Approves Hospital Expansion Project

Officials in Portland, Maine, have approved the final phase of a proposed $525 million hospital expansion project.

Hearing Delayed for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are going to be detained until at least next week.

New England’s Last GOP Congressman Continues Election Suit

The last New England Republican congressman is continuing his push to have courts declare unconstitutional Maine’s new election system, which was used for the first time in a congressional race.

Maine Conservation Programs from York to Aroostook Get Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A natural resource conservation program in Maine is dedicating nearly $1.5 million to projects designed to restore and protect wetlands in the state

Detention Hearing for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are due in court

Police: Richmond Man Shoots Girlfriend, Then Himself

Maine State Police say a Richmond man shot and killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.

Lawyer Files Motion to Hold Health Commissioner in Contempt

A Portland defense lawyer wants to hold the acting commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in contempt of court.

Maine Works to Cut Emissions From Transportation Sector

Maine officials are considering ways to cut emissions from cars and trucks.

Lawsuit, Search for Missing Father in Case of Missing Girl

The mother of a toddler whose disappearance prompted the biggest criminal investigation in Maine history is filing a lawsuit in the hopes of unearthing more details about the girl’s disappearance.

Gas Prices Continue To Drop

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dropped a few more cents per gallon in northern New England.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

8 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

9 hours ago in Local

New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

12 hours ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

13 hours ago in Local

Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.