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State of Maine sues former owners of construction business accused of contractor fraud

The former owners of a former construction business that failed to finish work for clients and owes more than $1 million is being sued by the state.

Teen gets 33-year sentence for killing mom after fight

Maine court officials say a teenager convicted of killing his mother after an argument about missing marijuana will serve 33 years in prison.

Man in tree farmer case accused of assaulting officer

Officials say a man charged with the random killing of a Maine tree farmer was accused of assaulting an officer inside a jail before his scheduled court appearance on a murder charge.

[AUDIO] Sen. Susan Collins discusses impeachment of President Trump on WGAN Morning News

Senator Susan Collins appeared on the WGAN Morning News Thursday to discuss the house impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Governor Janet Mills’ inauguration committee fined $2,000

Governor Janet Mills’ committee which handled her inauguration has been fined $2,000 by an ethics watchdog.

Jurors find Maine woman charged in daughter’s death guilty of murder

A mother accused of participating in beatings that led to her 10-year-old daughter’s death in February 2018 has been found guilty of depraved indifference murder.

U.S. attorney’s office collected nearly $20M this year

Assets seized in connection to an illegal sports betting ring in Maine makes this year’s total collected by the U.S. attorney’s office almost $20 million.

Person killed in Rumford fire likely resident of apartment

Fire officials in Maine say the victim of a fatal apartment fire in Rumford appears to have been a 73-year-old woman who lived in the building.

Sen. Susan Collins will run for reelection in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has formally launched her bid for a fifth term in office.

Maine congressman will vote to impeach President Trump

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden says he will vote in support of one of two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

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