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Portland Approves Moratorium on Waterfront Developments

The Portland City Council has approved a temporary moratorium on waterfront development.

No More Libertarians in Maine as Market Yields Few Votes

The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says the Libertarian Party is no longer recognized as a qualified party in the Pine Tree State.

Portland Planning Board Approves Hospital Expansion Project

Officials in Portland, Maine, have approved the final phase of a proposed $525 million hospital expansion project.

Hearing Delayed for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are going to be detained until at least next week.

New England’s Last GOP Congressman Continues Election Suit

The last New England Republican congressman is continuing his push to have courts declare unconstitutional Maine’s new election system, which was used for the first time in a congressional race.

Maine Conservation Programs from York to Aroostook Get Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A natural resource conservation program in Maine is dedicating nearly $1.5 million to projects designed to restore and protect wetlands in the state

Detention Hearing for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are due in court

Police: Richmond Man Shoots Girlfriend, Then Himself

Maine State Police say a Richmond man shot and killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.

Lawyer Files Motion to Hold Health Commissioner in Contempt

A Portland defense lawyer wants to hold the acting commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in contempt of court.

Maine Works to Cut Emissions From Transportation Sector

Maine officials are considering ways to cut emissions from cars and trucks.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.