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Want Some Kelp with Your Bread? Seaweed Firm Says You Might

BUXTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine-based firm is receiving a $600,000 grant from the federal government to help develop a kelp-based additive for bread

Police ID Two Killed in Liberty Crash

LIBERTY, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a woman and a young boy were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on Route 3 in Liberty

Governor Seeks Stay of Latest Medicaid Expansion Ruling

Maine’s Republican governor says court-ordered Medicaid expansion would “prompt a fiscal crisis” in his latest challenge against rolling out the voter-approved law.

Congressman Seeks New Election if Outcome Is Not Overturned

Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants a federal judge to order a new election if he doesn’t invalidate Maine’s new voting system and declare Poliquin the winner.

1 Killed, 2 Badly Hurt in Maine Crash During Snow Storm

Police say a car crash involving a tractor-trailer in Maine killed a man and left two others severely injured.

City Council Votes to Silence Mayor

A Maine City Council has voted to stop its mayor from speaking on their behalf, citing a recent opinion piece in which she criticized her experience in council meetings.

Man Nabbed Bringing Drugs Into Court House

Alfred, Me- (WGAN) – 44 year old Ronald Johnson of Sanford picked the wrong location.

Auburn Rolls Out Ad Campaign For 150th Anniversary

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Auburn is kicking off a multimedia advertising campaign ahead of its 150th anniversary celebration next year.

Man Charged with Criminal Threatening in Topsham

A Maine man was arrested for threatening another man with a knife.

Be Wary of Early Season Freeze, Maine Tells Its Ice Fishers

Maine game wardens say ice fishermen should exercise caution this month and next despite the recent cold and snowy weather.

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