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Crews Begin Work on $26 Million Waterville Hotel

Construction has begun on a multi-million dollar hotel in Waterville.

Maine man uses insanity defense in fatal stabbing

Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Maine man accused of stabbing a woman to death in front of her 11-year-old twins in Lewiston, Maine.

Maine man charged with attempted murder after shooting

Police say a man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at a garden center in northern Maine.

MEMA to survey fire departments about use of toxic chemical

The Maine Emergency Management Agency plans to survey fire departments across the state about a firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals.

Voters with disabilities could get help signing petitions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Voters whose disabilities prevent them from signing petitions for citizen initiatives could have alternative ways to express their support under a proposed constitutional amendment

Feds boosting suicide prevention support for Maine tribes

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The federal government is providing funding to Maine to help prevent youth suicide, including in Native American populations

Man Accused of Driving Recklessly, Assault During Parade

Police in the northern Maine town of Ashland say a 21-year-old man has been arrested on charges of driving recklessly during a parade in town, assaulting two fire department members and resisting arrest.

Maine Woman Dies While Smoking on Oxygen

Maine authorities say an Auburn woman has died in a fire caused by her smoking while she was on oxygen.

Replica Royal Navy schooner sailing into Portland for tours

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A replica of a Royal Navy schooner that was built in Maine is in Portland this weekend…

Rash of ATV crashes prompts warning from Maine wardens

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Game wardens in Maine are calling for a renewed focus on safety in the wake of several…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.

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Missing teens found after traffic stop in Portland

Portland Police say they located two missing teenagers from the Augusta area during traffic stop overnight Thursday morning.