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Maine congressional delegation warns of trade war as new tariffs on Canadian imports go into effect

With new tariffs going into effect on Tuesday, members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are urging the Trump administration to avoid what they see as a trade war with Canada.

Naples man charged with murder in deadly biker gang confrontation appears in court

Four people charged in connection with a gang-related shooting in Portland’s Morrill’s Corner will be tried together.

Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says

A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers.

Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit Twice by Cars in Portland

Police say the pedestrian died at a hospital

Senator King Says Walking Away from Ukraine Worst US Mistake Since WW II

King has been highly critical of President Trump and his polices

Pingree Criticizes Trump Cancellation of Grant for Maine Maritime Program

Pingree called it a shortsighted and heartless decision

Massachusetts Woman Dies in Piscataquis County Snowmobile Crash

The initial investigation indicates operator inexperience as a factor in the crash.

House in Yarmouth burns to the ground, no injuries reported

A fire has burned a house down to the ground in Yarmouth early Saturday morning.

Maine Sea Grant funding from NOAA abruptly terminated

The 4-year Maine Sea Grant Omnibus Award was deemed “no longer relevant to the focus of the administration’s priorities and program objectives” by a letter sent from NOAA official Timothy Carrington late Friday night.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

8 hours ago in Local

Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

9 hours ago in Local

Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

16 hours ago in Local

Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.