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Democrats Continue Advantage In Absentee Ballots In Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee ballots cast in Maine’s election, pointing to a possible Democratic advantage in this election compared to four years ago.

More Boston Trains Headed To Brunswick And Freeport

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More trains from Boston are coming to the towns of Freeport and Brunswick in Maine.

Auburn Police Make Arrest in Big Apple Robbery

Police in Auburn have made an arrest related to a Big Apple robbery that took place on the morning of October 24th.

Bucksport Man Faces Charges After Causing Police Standoff

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) — Police say a man who caused in a standoff in Bucksport, Maine, started the incident by firing a shot and threatening to detonate a grenade.

Body Found in River ID’d as Missing Boater

Authorities in Maine say they have confirmed that they’ve found the body of a missing boater in the Kennebec River.

Coach With Maine Ties Caught In Obscenity-Laced Tirade

PORTLAND, Me (WGAN) A Florida basketball coach with ties to Maine was caught on YouTube in an obscenity-laced tirade against…

South Portland Woman Hospitalized After House Fire

An overnight house fire in South Portland sent one woman to the hospital.

School Distances Itself From Political Mailer Using its Logo

A Maine school department has distanced itself from a GOP mailer using the school’s logo.

Maine Wants Residents to Help Peel Logs to Find Nasty Insect

Maine is trying to root out an invasive forest pest, and it’s inviting the public to learn how to help.

Maine Rug Company Wins Exemption from “Harmful” Tariff

Maine’s Congressional delegation says a rug manufacturer in the state has succeeded in its application for an exemption from a tariff on yarn it uses to make products.

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Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

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Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

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Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

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An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.