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300K Maine homeowners to get at least $100 from state

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) About 305,000 Maine homeowners are due to receive at least $100 from the state in direct property tax relief.

Portland’s city council approves ban of single-use plastic straws in unanimous vote

Beginning in 2021, customers at Portland restaurants and businesses will no longer be able to use single-use plastic straws.

Tickets are adding up for motorists under hands-free law

Maine law enforcement officers have written up several hundred motorists for violating a law that prohibits motorists from using hand-held electronic devices.

Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service

Amtrak says it wants community input on expanding service in Maine.

Charge dropped in case that led to claim of racial profiling

Federal prosecutors have dismissed a felony charge against a Guatemalan man whose attorney contends Border Patrol agents targeted him through racial profiling.

Lockdown lifted at Portland High School, “no credible threat” found

Police say Portland High School was in lockdown Tuesday morning due to what turned out to be an unfounded threat.

Richmond Man Found Dead, Police Calling It A Homicide

State police say they are now investigating the death of a Richmond man as a homicide.

[LISTEN] Dale Crafts, A Candidate For The Nomination To Challenge Jared Golden, Joins The WGAN Morning News

Former state representative Dale Crafts appeared on the WGAN Morning News Tuesday. The Lisbon Republican is running for the nomination to challenge Democrat Jared Golden for the 2nd District congressional seat.

Maine adopts symbol for marijuana products

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The state of Maine has adopted a symbol that’ll be used on marijuana products sold for adult consumption.

Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with pickup truck in Bath

Police say a bicyclist who struck a pickup truck in downtown Bath on Monday has been hospitalized.

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