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Portland airport’s main runway reopens, ending disruptions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The main runway at Portland International Jetport is back in operation, ending disruptions during construction.

Maine man wanted for wife’s death found dead in car, police say

NEW VINEYARD, Maine (AP) A New Vineyard man was discovered dead in his vehicle after fleeing from officers who were attempting to arrest him for murdering his wife last year, state police said.

Police make arrest following fire that damaged school

The school’s principal said damage was “extensive.”

Former GOP rep must hold off conservative challenge in Maine

Bruce Poliquin must stave off a challenge from Liz Caruso, the first selectman of the tiny town of Caratunk, in the June 14 primary.

A home in Dixmont a total loss after Friday night fire

A family pet died in the fire which is under investigation

Fire considered suspicious at Bath elementary school

An overnight fire at an Elementary School in Bath is being considered suspicious

Hartford vineyard hopes town will vote to allow alcohol sales

A dry town in Maine hopes for the town will vote to end the alcohol drought

Portland Jetport to open main runway Monday

If got used to all the noise of planes flying overhead now will have to get used to quiet!

A New Vineyard Man with an Arrest Warrant for Murder for the 2021 Death of his Wife Dies from Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound

A man police say killed his wife took his own life Friday after police attempted to apprehend him

While gas prices soar, Maine legislators seek answers

As gas prices continue to rise to over $5 a gallon, a group of Maine legislators have sought answers from Attorney General Aaron Frey.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.