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Man burns wife’s belongings on lawn, faces arson charge

Authorities in Maine say they’ve charged a man with arson after he threw his wife’s belongings on the front lawn, poured gas on them and set them ablaze.

Utility plans rate hike amid criticisms about billing

A Maine utility is looking for approval to increase electricity distribution rates by more than 10% for residential customers.

Collins challenger touts early fundraising success

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon says she brought in more than $1 million in the week since she announced her candidacy.

Topsham man charged with arson

TOPSHAM, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a Topsham man has been charged with setting his apartment on fire last month

Troopers: Charges likely after ice cream truck crash

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (AP)   State police say they expect to bring charges against a driver whose car crashed into an ice cream truck on Interstate 295 in Bowdoinham

State police: Massachusetts driver killed on I-95 in Maine

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police say a driver has died in a crash on I-95 in Old Town

Maine man dies in lake while trying to retrieve boat

SULLIVAN, Maine (AP)   Wardens say a Maine man died after jumping into a lake to retrieve his boat

Utility plans rate hike amid criticisms about billing

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine utility is looking for approval to increase electricity distribution rates by more than 10% for residential customers

Sports betting, opioid industry fees await action in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s governor could weigh in on legislation to allow sports betting, among other bills passed by lawmakers in the final hours of this year’s legislative session

Mainers can now get Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles has begun offering Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses

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Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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