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Committee Votes Against Bill that Would Expand Bear Hunting
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A bill that would have established a spring bear hunt in Maine has failed to generate support from legislators
Old Orchard Beach Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old
Police in Old Orchard Beach say they’ve arrested a man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
Man Killed After Snowmobile Hits Tree
Game wardens say a man has died in a snowmobile crash in Maine.
Lawmaker Calls Lack of Placements for Kids ‘Shocking’
Lawmakers are calling for answers on the state’s troubled child welfare system and asking the public to weigh in.
Maine Lawmakers Seek to Ban Plastic Bags Statewide
Maine could become the first state in New England to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.
Regulators Gathering Comments On CMP Deal
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators are gathering comments on a proposed $1 billion hydropower transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts.
Portland Airport Sees Busiest Year in History
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Officials in Portland, Maine, say city’s airport had the busiest year in its history in 2018
Portland Schools Say a Proposed Merger Could Save Millions
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Portland schools have created a commission to search for more efficient ways to save the school district money
Science festival asks Mainers to get excited about Salmon
A science festival is hosting a pop-up event in Bangor to get Mainers interested in preservation of salmon.
