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Woman Charged in Ex’s Death in Court to Withdraw Guilty Plea

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   A Maine woman is headed to court for a hearing about her request to withdraw a guilty plea in the case of her ex-husband’s stabbing death

Eimskip Leader Moving to US to Lead North American Business

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The head of Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is leaving that job to lead the company’s North American division in Canada and the United States

One Man Hospitalized in Newport Shooting

A shooting in Newport is under investigation.

Man Charged with Selling Explosive to Undercover Agent

Federal authorities have arrested a Maine man who they say tried to sell an undercover agent a homemade bomb.

Rare whales arrival earlier than typical in Cape Cod Bay

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — Marine scientists say endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted in Cape Cod Bay for the first time this feeding season.

Attorney Questions Funding of Bangor Psychiatric Residence

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage faces a new challenge in his plan to have an out-of-state contractor run a 21-bed psychiatric residence using money budgeted for community mental health services.

Supreme Court Asked to Toss Conviction in Cold Case Killing

Lawyers for a man convicted in a 38-year-old slaying want the Maine supreme court to throw out the conviction.

Maine Nursing Home Closures Displace Seniors, Strain System

Nursing home operators across Maine are struggling to remain open and support the state’s aging population.

Portland Airport Had Record Busy Year in 2018

Portland, Maine, officials say over 2 million passengers have used the city’s airport, breaking a record set last year.

Professor Union Says Pop-up Course Change Will Hurt Students

A Maine professors’ union says a public university’s decision to enact tighter controls on pop-up courses will penalize students.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

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

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Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

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

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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.

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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.

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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.