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Sen. Susan Collins supports bill to curb hate crimes during pandemic

(AP) Sen. Susan Collins says she and Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii have reached an agreement about the language of a proposal designed to stop hate crimes in the era of coronavirus.

Maine’s US Senators call for modernization of state’s unemployment system

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s two U.S. senators said the coronavirus pandemic has provided evidence that the state’s unemployment system needs to be modernized.

New program aims to make dental care more affordable for Maine veterans

A program that would make dental care more affordable for Maine veterans is being introduced next month.

Maine police look for new clues in 1992 cold case

Maine State Police are looking for new leads in a decades-old killing.

Maine might put limits on size of all-terrain vehicles

Maine lawmakers might put limits on the size of all-terrain vehicles. 

Baby elvers rocket back up in value in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Tiny baby eels are worth big bucks again in Maine.

Maine college requiring COVID-19 shots

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Another private college in Maine has said it will require students and staff to be vaccinated against coronavirus this fall.

Police say death of woman hit and killed by vehicle in Westbrook was a tragic accident

Police in Westbrook say a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle that was being driven by her husband.

Missing NH man being sought in connection with UMaine threats found in Fryeburg

A man police were seeking in connection with threats made online targeting UMaine has been taken into custody.

Police ask for help finding missing Lebanon man

Maine State Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man from Lebanon who went missing this week.

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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

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Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

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New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

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A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…