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NOAA to support Maine dam removal project to help salmon

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) The federal government is going to help fund a dam removal project in Maine that conservationists have said is critical to restoring fish habitat.

Airplane’s landing gear falls onto a golf course in Maine

GORHAM, Maine (AP) An airplane’s landing gear fell from the sky onto a golf course in Maine but no one was hurt, police said.

Maine’s largest airport looks to set summer travel record

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest airport is in line to set a record for summer travel.

Presumpscot School set to be renovated

The Portland Board of Education has voted to renovate the Presumpscot School.

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warns Mainers about new text messaging scam

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is worried about the new text message phishing scam occurring across the country.

Two people charged after Maine drug agents seize cocaine disguised as cake

Maine drug agents seized cocaine that was disguised to look like a cake during a traffic stop.

Portland councilors hear pitch for new soccer stadium

A local group headed by a former soccer player has proposed two sites for a stadium that it hopes would anchor a new men’s professional soccer team in Portland.

Nationwide analysis puts two of Maine’s emerging housing markets in the top 20

It’s a hot housing market here in Maine, and a recent study shows the Bangor and Portland-South Portland metro areas are among the top 20 emerging housing markets in the nation.

Democratic lawmaker says straight, white men ‘too emotional’

A Democratic state lawmaker has taken down her Facebook account after criticism from conservatives over a social media post that said straight, white men “are too emotional to be in politics.”

Upward trend continues as Maine reports 47 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The Maine CDC on Wednesday reported 47 additional cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths. It continues an upward trend in new infections in Maine.

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

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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

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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.