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Maine-New Hampshire Bridge To Open By Year’s End

The bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will open in a matter of weeks.

Second Finance Agency Downgrades MaineGeneral Credit Rating

MaineGeneral’s parent organization took a $22.9 million operating loss the last fiscal year.

Maine Opioid Task Force Ready to Deliver Recommendations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Task Force to Address the Opioid Crisis is due to give its recommendations to the Maine Legislature this week.

Feds Taking Final Comments on New Ocean Habitat Plan

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is closing the public comment period on a plan to change the way it manages ocean habitat off of New England.

Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Rollover Crash

LIMERICK, Maine (AP)   Authorities in Maine say a sheriff’s deputy was involved in a rollover crash.

Opening Of New Bridge Months Behind Schedule

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Transportation is frustrated over delays in a bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

State Agencies Agree to Shift More Funds to Job Training

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine workforce boards are agreeing to spend a larger share of federal funds on job training following criticism from Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Man Arrested for OUI After Waterboro Crash

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Waterboro man has been charged with OUI after a crash Sunday.

Maine Man Charged for Stealing Tires from Dealership

ARUNDEL, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man is facing charges after police say he stole tires from a car dealership.

Man Armed With Crossbow Arrested Following Standoff

CHESTERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Maine police say they arrested a man armed with a crossbow and high-powered pellet gun after a 10-hour standoff at a mobile home.

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Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

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Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

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Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

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Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

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Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.