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Recreational Cod Fishing to Stay Shut Down in Gulf of Maine

Fishing managers are recommending that cod remain off limits to recreational fishermen in the Gulf of Maine.

Defense Has Wrapped Up in Cold Case Trial in Maine

The defense wrapped up its case on Friday in the trial of 57-year-old Phillip Scott Fournier, who’s charged in the 1980 killing of Joyce McLain in East Millinocket.

Tax Protesters at Sen. Collins’ Office Won’t be Charged

Nine protesters who were previously charged with criminal trespass after a protest at U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ Portland office will have their charges dropped.

Police: Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 Critically Injured

Officials say three people are in the hospital and one person has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Windham.

Authorities Say 80 Dogs Living in Unsanitary Conditions

Authorities say they’ve seized 80 dogs from a cramped home in Maine that they believe was being operated as an unlicensed kennel.

Gulf of Maine Had Cool Year in 2017, but Is Still Warming

Scientists have said it is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans.

Shapleigh Man Arrested on Active Warrants

ACTON, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a Shapleigh man has been arrested on active arrest warrants

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Turnpike Stop

OGUNQUIT, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a man and woman from Waldoboro and Waterville face heroin and cocaine charges after their car was stopped on the Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit late Wednesday night

Falmouth Police Investigating Credit Union Robbery

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGAN)  Falmouth Police are investigating a robbery at the Cumberland County Teachers Credit Union on Wednesday

Federal Tax Reform Could Increase Mainers’ State Tax Bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are figuring out how to ensure Mainers aren’t hit with a higher state tax bill due to the Republican tax overhaul that President Donald Trump recently signed into law

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

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Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.