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Maine Backers of Ford Urge Collins to Vote Down Nominee

A group of Maine men who support Christine Blasey Ford spoke at Portland City Hall to send a message to Sen. Susan Collins about the importance of her vote in Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Woman Who Says Prison Guard Assaulted Her Gets $1.1 Million

A federal judge has awarded $1.1 million to a woman who says she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a former Maine State Prison guard.

Hospital Seeks to Build 6-Story Building

Maine Medical Center in Portland is seeking to build a six-story building in the city’s West End as part of a $525 million expansion project.

Body Found After Car Crashes Into Maine River

Police say a body has been found in a Maine river at a spot where a car crashed and overturned into the water.

Sub At Shipyard For Overhaul

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The USS Virginia is back at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for maintenance and upgrades.

One Dead In Eddington Fire

EDDINGTON, Maine (AP) — Fire officials are investigating a house fire that has left one man dead.

New Hampshire Man with Mushrooms Tries to Evade York Police

Police in Maine arrested a New Hampshire man Tuesday and charged him with eluding an officer and drug possession.

Victim of Alleged Sexual Assault in a Maine Prison Van Awarded $1.1 Million

A former Maine prison guard has been ordered to pay over $1 million to a woman he allegedly sexually assaulted.

20-Year-Old Student Dies in Single Car Crash

Police say that a 20-year-old man has died in a single car crash.

Report Says Fishing Rule Might Put Whales at More Risk

A report about a critically endangered whale authored by federal scientists says some regulations that are supposed to protect them aren’t working and might have unintended consequences for the animals.

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