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Bill to Help Family Caregivers is Headed to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON (AP)   A proposal sponsored by Republican Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to provide support for the nation’s family caregivers is headed to the president’s desk

MPUC Wants More Public Comment on Aqua Ventus Contract

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Public Utilities Commission has delayed action on a power contract for the Aqua Ventus offshore wind pilot project near Monhegan Island

Landlord In Fire That Killed 6 Due To File Brief In Appeal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A landlord who was convicted following a fatal fire in Maine is due to file a brief in his appeals case.

Man Injured After Truck Crushed By Utility Truck

NORWAY, Maine (AP) — Police say a Maine man suffered a laceration to his head after his truck was crushed by a utility bucket truck.

Lawyers Go Back to Court to Seek Voting Commission Records

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Lawyers for Maine’s top election official are seeking a temporary restraining order to ensure his access to records from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity on which he served

Couple Found Dead Inside Temple Home

TEMPLE, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say the bodies of a husband and wife have been discovered inside their home early Tuesday afternoon.

Moose Calf Rescued by Good Samaritans Put Down Due to Illness

WLBZ-TV reports the group dug the calf out of a snowbank in Crouseville on Monday.

Man Charged in Auburn Shooting Avoids Trial

A Maine man involved in a shootout has been released from jail after being sentenced to time served in an effort to protect a confidential informant.

Brewers Could Net $1 Million in Savings From Tax Break

Brewers in Maine could save about $1 million this year, thanks to a special tax break.

Cianbro CEO Steps Down, Succeeded by Son

PITTSFIELD, Maine (AP)   The CEO of Maine-based construction company Cianbro Corp. has stepped down

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