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Bill Co-Authored by Collins on Fraud Heads to Trump’s Desk

A bipartisan bill co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins designed to protect older Americans from fraud is headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Three Wanted on Drug Charges in Aroostook County

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency says all three people wanted in connection with a drug investigation in Aroostook County have been arrested

Police: Man Threatened to Launch Fireworks at Police Officer

JAY, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a man who threatened to launch fireworks at a police officer who was warning him to stop setting off fireworks has been charged with terrorizing

Hospital Receives $2.8 Million Gift During Centennial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    A Maine hospital celebrating its centennial anniversary says it has received a $2.8 million donation from the family of its first chief of pediatrics

Mainers to Celebrate Salmon Migration with Smokehouses

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   A conservation group in rural Maine is welcoming fish lovers to dine on smoked herring by a river while celebrating the spring migration

Maine GOP Sues Secretary of State Over Ranked Choice Voting

The GOP is suing Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to prevent the use of the new voting system to decide Republican winners.

South Portland City Council Remains Firm on Decision to Deny Lodging Licenses

The South Portland City Council is deny lodging licenses to the Maine Motel and Knights Inn.

Man that Mailed Cyanide to Englishman Sentenced

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A man that mailed cyanide to a suicidal Englishman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

One Seriously Injured in Buxton Crash

BUXTON, Maine (WGAN)  Buxton Police say one person was seriously hurt in a car accident Monday night

Police Investigating Cemetery Vandalism

LEBANON, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police say they’re investigating recent vandalism in a cemetery in Lebanon

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Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat

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He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins

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Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts

The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.

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Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.

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Lockdown lifted at SMCC in South Portland after police respond to person in crisis

A lockdown and shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.