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Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation Offer Solutions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Several women who have lived through the painful procedure of genital mutilation want lawmakers to help put an end to the practice but offer different solutions

Maine City to Receive Nearly $9M for Sewer Upgrades

BATH, Maine (AP)   A Maine city is slated to receive nearly $9 million in federal money for sorely needed upgrades to its sewer system

Coast Guard Sets Time for Inspection Mission of Sunken Boat

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   The U.S. Coast Guard says its mission to inspect a tugboat that sunk off the coast of Maine last week is set to begin

Proposed $20 Million Bond Would Boost School Safety

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could borrow $20 million to boost public school security

For Second Time in 4 Months, Portland Man Charged with Stealing U-Haul, Leading Police on Chase

STANDISH, Maine (WGAN)  Police have charged a Portland man after they say he led police on a chase with a…

Bowdoinham Woman Dies After Being Injured Monday

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (WGAN)  State Police continue to investigate the death of Beulah “Marie” Sylvester inside her home in Bowdoinham yesterday

Firefighters Return 3 Times To Scene Of Overnight House Fire

NORTHPORT, Maine (AP) _ Maine firefighters say they responded to a house fire and had to return two more times to battle the flames before the fire was completely extinguished.

Mother and Step Father Charged With Murder in Connection With Daughter’s Death

Maine State Police say the mother and step father of 10-year-old girl who was found dead in Stockton Springs have been arrested and charged with murder.

Maine Student Charged with Terrorizing After School Closings

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP)   Police say a teenager in Maine has been charged with terrorizing over a message on social media that led to Cape Elizabeth schools being closed for the day

Atlantic Mackerel Fishery Will Be Restricted Rest of Year

The East Coast mackerel fishery will face new restrictions because fishermen have exceeded their limit for two other species.

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Pair of men involved in Saco drive-by shooting plead guilty

Two Massachusetts men are pleading guilty to several charges in a drive-by shooting in Saco last year

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Standoff at Peru home ends with death of suspect

A man accused of causing a standoff with police in the town of Peru was found dead.

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Long Running Pie Contest Draws Big Numbers at Cumberland Fair

All proceeds from the Pie Contest are going to benefit the Cumberland Food Pantry.

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Collins Lone Republican to Criticize Job Cut Threat During Gov. Shutdown

A memo this week instructs agencies to use the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce their work forces.

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Images from New Earth-Mapping Satellite Showcase Maine Coast

The pictures, released Thursday, are from a spacecraft that rocketed into orbit from India two months ago.