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Money Could Change Hands in Moose Permit Swaps Under Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers are considering a bill to allow money to change hands when hunters swap moose permits in Maine’s tightly regulated moose hunt

Easton Man Charged with Murder for Death in Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say an Easton man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a 79-year-old man’s death in Bridgewater

CMCC To Be Passport Center

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Central Maine Community College has announced it has been approved as a U.S. passport facility by the State Department.

Man Dead Following Crash Caused By Bad Weather

WINTHROP, Maine (AP) — Maine officials say a man is dead after bad weather caused two vehicles to crash into each other.

Money Flowing into Race to Replace Term-Limited LePage

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Candidates vying to succeed Maine’s term-limited Gov. Paul LePage are reporting at least $2.2 million in contributions ahead of the June primary

Gas Station Fuel Mishap Leads to Damaged Vehicles

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Some drivers in Maine say their vehicles were damaged when they purchased fuel that was in the wrong pumps at a gas station

Westbrook Police Arrest Woman Minutes After Robbery

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN)  Westbrook Police say a transient has been arrested for a robbery in the city

Harpswell Man Charged with Arson

HARPSWELL, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a Harpswell man has been charged with arson after fire destroyed the mobile home was renting on Great Island

Marijuana Panel Votes to Delay Pot Social Clubs Until 2023

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A marijuana legalization panel in Maine has voted to delay pot social clubs until 2023

Maine AG Joins Group that Wants Review of Banking Laws, Pot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Attorney General Janet Mills says she is joining a group of attorneys general that is calling on Congress to review federal banking rules as they apply to marijuana

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