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Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Suspect nabbed in Maine with more than 2 pounds of cocaine, police say

(WGAN) An Oregon man was arrested after Maine State Police say found more than 2 pounds of cocaine in his car.

Funtown Splashtown to reopen after being shut down due to pandemic

(AP) One of New England’s oldest amusement parks will reopen this season after a year off due to the pandemic.

Maine eyes creation of COVID-19 memorial

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might create a memorial for victims of COVID-19 in its state capital city.

Maine population grew slowly over the last decade

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s population grew slowly over the last decade, in which the state added about 34,000 residents, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Monday.

Proposal would expand preventative dental care to 70K adults

The Maine Legislature is taking up a proposal to cover preventive dental coverage for about 70,000 adults under MaineCare.

Governor Mills says establishment of “Maine Connectivity Authority” will expand broadband access

Governor Janet Mills unveiled new legislation on Monday that would expand broadband internet access in Maine.

Maine police officer being remembered after fatal 2018 shooting

The life of a Maine police officer who was killed in the line of duty is being remembered three years after his death.

Police ask for help locating missing Livermore Falls teen

Police in Maine say they’re looking for a missing teenager from Livermore Falls.

Lewiston motorcyclist arrested following alleged high-speed chase with police

A motorcyclist from Lewiston accused of surpassing 150 mph while leading police on a chase is now in custody.

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