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Maine Electrician Invited to George HW Bush’s Funeral

A Maine man who worked as an electrician for the Bush family says he’s been invited to former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral.

South Paris Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Police have arrested a South Paris man on drug charges.

Fat Boy Drive-in Restaurant Now up for Sale

A landmark fast food drive-in restaurant in Maine is now up for sale.

Chief Justice, Not Governor, to Swear-in Maine Lawmakers

Maine’s Republican governor will not administer the oath of office to lawmakers at their ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.

Drug Agents Seize Crack Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop in Newport

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency have made three arrests in a drug bust in Newport on Saturday.

Regulators May Force CMP To Absorb Cost For Billing Delays

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators say they may force Central Maine Power to absorb costs for unbilled electricity.

Head Start Programs in Down East Maine Get a Boost

MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   Heart Start programs in Down East Maine will receive nearly $2 million to improve service

Teen Who Killed Parents, Dog Sentenced to 40 Years

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A teenager who fatally stabbed her parents and pet dog faces up to 55 years when she’s sentenced

Post Office in Maine Closed Due to Suspicious Package

A post office in Maine’s capital city was shut down because of a report of a suspicious package.

Recount of Maine Congressional Race Set to Begin

The recount of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race is slated to begin a month after Election Day.

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Motorcyclist Dead in I-95 Crash in Kennebec County

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Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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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.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.