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Maine senators join push to help intelligence workers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s U.S. senators have joined a push to help intelligence professionals increase their mobility.

Maine’s largest city to keep outdoor dining into fall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The City Council in Maine’s largest city has decided to continue a pandemic rule to allow outdoor dining and retail to remain in place until at least the fall.

New timeline takes Maine redistricting process into the fall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is allowing the state more time for redistricting because of delays in the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining CEO defends comments that Maine tribes lack rights

The head of a Canadian mining company has defended comments in which he touted the state of Maine as a good place to do business because of a lack of rights for tribal groups.

Historic bridge in Aroostook County considered a total loss after fire

A historic Maine bridge built in 1911 was destroyed in a fire on Monday.

Driver accused of speeding, leading police on chase in Buxton hospitalized after striking tree

A driver who police say was speeding had to be Lifelighted to the hospital after crashing into a tree in Buxton.

Maine’s air quality impacted by Oregon wildfire

An air quality alert for all of Maine is in effect as smoke from a wildfire out west moves across the nation.

York County police asking for information leading to missing Acton woman

Police are asking for help finding a missing Acton woman.

Portland city councilors approve agreement with developer on new homeless shelter

Portland has taken another step towards creating a new homeless shelter, but the plan still faces some hurdles.

Portland’s state of emergency to expire at month’s end

The Portland City Council has voted to end a state of emergency imposed because of the pandemic.

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