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Man who shot deputy appeals to state supreme court, again

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A man sentenced to life in prison in the death of a police officer is seeking a new trial because prosecutors withheld evidence about an arresting officer’s disciplinary record.

Maine aerospace company passes rocket engine test

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) A Maine aerospace company has conducted a successful rocket engine test and can move forward on its plan to launch rockets.

Palmyra home destroyed by explosion and fire

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire and explosion at a home in Palmyra.

State to rescind recommendation for universal masking at Maine schools

Beginning March 9th, universal masking will no longer be recommended for Maine’s schools and childcare facilities

Investigation underway after Patten man dies in custody

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a Patten man died shortly after he was arrested by officers.

Maine man faces sentencing for double killing after plea

A Maine man charged with killing his sister and brother-in-law pleaded no contest to murder on Wednesday.

Maine looking for citizen scientists to track spawning smelt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A group of Maine conservation organizations and a state agency are looking for volunteers to help with a project to restore a species of important fish to the state’s waters.

27 Romanians turned back after illegally crossing into Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP) More than two dozen Romanians detained at the Maine border late last week have been returned to Canada, federal authorities said.

Baby lobster numbers low off New England as waters warm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) New data show the population of baby lobsters off New England is below average, raising concerns about the size of future commercial hauls of the valuable crustaceans as waters warm.

Environmentalists not blown away by Maine space corp. proposal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Some members of the environmental advocacy movement are skeptical about a proposal that would establish a Maine Space Corporation.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

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

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

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A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

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Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.