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Heating Aid Groups Get A Sales Tax Exemption

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Nonprofit groups that provide heating aid to low-income Mainers will get a sales tax exemption under a new state law.

Police Stop Potential Bank Robbery in Scarborough

A South Portland man was arrested for plotting a bank robbery.

Fire Wrecks Building in Casco

A fire burned down a historical building in Casco Sunday morning.

Maine courts must soon weigh domestic violence in murder sentences

Maine courts setting sentences for those convicted of murder will start considering if the victim had also been subjected to domestic violence.

Maine Police Search for Missing Brother and Sister

A brother and sister from Kenduskeag have been reported missing.

Hannaford Sued by Former Employee

A former Hannaford supervisor is suing the grocery store’s parent company.

Construction Coming for Popular Portland Bridge

A heavily-traveled bridge in Portland will be replaced in 2020.

License Plate Approved for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill creating a specialty license plate for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Dead Whale Found Floating in Cove Concerns Ocean Scientists

Maine scientists are curious to learn how a whale found dead and floating in a cove ended up there.

Maine Police Start Selfie Hashtag to Drum Up Support

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The South Portland Police Department is encouraging Mainers to snap a picture with a police officer to support law enforcementZ

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