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Maine man sentenced to nearly 4 years for kick

A Maine man accused of kicking a man in the face while he was on his knees has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Low unemployment holds steady, continues streak in Maine

Unemployment has held steady at low levels in Maine in the month of May.

Man sentenced for abusing 2 women, forcing sex for pay

A Maine man accused of forcing two women to have sex with men for money to buy drugs has been sentenced to 364 days in prison for sex trafficking and domestic violence.

Mueller report aired on stage but there’s no packed house

It didn’t play to a packed house. But the Mueller report has been aired on stage in Maine

Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting child

Police say a Maine man has been arrested on charges accusing him of sexually assaulting a young child.

Opera maestro accused of harassment loses Maine gig

Opera Maine has dismissed the conductor of its July production because of sexual harassment allegations.

Maine’s median age rises 2.2 years, double national average

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday shows the median age in the U.S. increased by a year to 38.2 years from 2010 to 2018.

Maine to make it easier to get transgender health coverage

Maine has begun to make it easier to receive coverage for transgender health services.

Maine Legislature pulls all-nighter, adjourns early Thursday

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature missed its goal for wrapping up its session Wednesday as lawmakers worked late to…

Court rejects abuse-of-power lawsuit against former governor

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Maine’s former Republican Gov. Paul LePage in a lawsuit accusing him of abuse of power.

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Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.