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Farmer Cuts Off Snowmobile Trail After Cow Shot Near Route

MADISON, Maine (AP)   A Maine farmer who says his pregnant cow was shot and killed near a snowmobile route on his property will no longer let the public ride on the trail

Support Growing for Home Care Proposal

Support is growing for a Maine proposal to increase taxes on high earners to pay for all elderly and disabled people who need help with daily activities in their homes.

Ambulance, Hospital to Pay $1.4M in Unneeded Transport Case

Federal prosecutors say a Maine firm has entered into a settlement with the government to pay $825,000 to resolve charges it provided medically unnecessary ambulance transportation.

Tug Boat Sinks Off Kennebunk Coast After Collision

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  The U.S. Coast Guard says they are investigating after a tugboat sank about three miles off the coast of Kennebunk

Plan to Try to Fix Scallop Scuffle Up for Debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is taking comments from the public about a plan to try to better manage a piece of the scallop fishery that has been a source of conflict in recent years

Democrats, Republicans Split on Hybrid, Electric Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars has divided Democrats and Republicans

Student Arrested for Messages Threatening School Shooting

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   A high school student in Maine accused of threatening a school shooting in posts on an online gaming site has been arrested

Another Inland Salmon Farm for Maine, this Time on Mill Site

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP)   A Maine-based investor says he’s building a salmon farm on the site of a former paper mill in Bucksport

Council Votes To Give 3 More Years To Redevelopment Effort

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) _ The Lewiston City Council has approved an agreement that will give a local redevelopment effort at least three more years for completion.

Police Investigating Death of Goat at Smiling Hill Farm

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  Scarborough police say they are investigating the killing of a pregnant goat at Smiling Hill Farm

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Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

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Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.

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Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

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A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

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Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.