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Body found by Maine dogwalker identified as 31-year-old man

Police in Maine say a body found by a dogwalker in the northern part of the state was a 31-year-old man who had been missing for almost two years.

Lawsuit seeking online votes for disabled is being settled

A lawsuit that led to a system for Mainers with print disabilities to cast absentee ballots online is being settled.

Bill asks sites backed by political groups to reveal funding

A senate committee heard testimony about a bill that seeks to increase transparency about who funds websites that appear to be news sites but whose articles advocate for certain politicians.

Maine lawmaker sued over trees cut down on neighbors’ land

ALFRED, Maine (AP) A state lawmaker from Maine is facing a lawsuit from neighbors who say she and her husband cut down thousands of trees from their property to build a barn and horse paddock.

Maine businesses changing mask rules under new guidance

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Businesses around Maine are spending the early part of the week adopting new mask rules in the wake of new guidance from the state.

Conservative lawmakers in Maine lose posts after mask row

Maine’s Democratic house speaker stripped seven conservative lawmakers of committee assignments on Monday after the group had a confrontation with Capitol Police about mask rules in the Maine State House.

Wreckage of Emmy Rose located off Massachusetts coast

The wreckage of a Portland-based fishing boat that sank, taking the lives of it’s four crew members, has been found off the coast of Massachusetts.

Power grid operator projects adequate electricity this summer

The operator of the New England power grid says there should be enough electricity for people to run their air conditioners this summer.

Home sales in Maine climbed again last month

Home sales continue to climb upward in Maine, as they’ve done throughout the pandemic.

Proposal to extend rail to Bangor advancing in Maine

A proposal to consider the feasibility of a passenger rail service from southern Maine to Bangor is advancing through the Maine Legislature.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

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The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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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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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.