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Man Arrested After High Speed Pursuit on Maine Turnpike

State Police used a spike mat to stop a speeding car Friday night.

Maine’s Libertarians, Greens working together on many issues

Two third-party political groups in Maine say they are working together on several aspects of their agendas about which they find common ground, including a shared opposition to mandatory vaccination and a desire to cut corporate welfare.

Attorney for Rockport Man Charged With Four Murders Enters Insanity Plea

An attorney for a Rockport man charged in the murders of his mother, grandparents, and a caretaker has entered an insanity plea on behalf of his client.

DHHS Commissioner Said More Caseworkers Are Being Hired

Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the agency has hired 39 new staff members, including 16 more caseworkers under the new administration.

Bouchard Resigns

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) _ The mayor of Maine’s second largest city has resigned in the wake of a controversy over his leaked emails and text messages, one of which included a racist remark.

Man Sleeping In Trash Bin Gets Dumped In Garbage Truck

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Bangor Fire Department says a man who was sleeping in a trash bin survived getting dumped along with the other contents into a garbage truck.

Maine’s State Bird Will Remain the Generic “Chickadee”

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The chirping over the Maine state bird is over for now

Luke’s Lobster Signs Lease with Historic Pier

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Lobster restaurant chain Luke’s Lobster has signed a deal to take over operation of a historic pier in Maine

Colby Announces Architect, Operator for Hotel Project

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Colby College has named an architect and operator for a boutique hotel it plans to open next year

Skowhegan Votes to Retire ‘Indians’ Nickname After Debate

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   A Maine school district has voted to “respectfully retire” its “Indians” school mascot and nickname

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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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Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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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.