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Sewage Spill Sends 1 Million Gallons into Maine’s Casco Bay

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   About a million gallons of partially treated sewage spilled out of a Maine wastewater treatment plant and into a bay, taking a section of a popular trail with it

Teacher Found Not Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student

A jury has found a former Maine high school teacher not guilty of sexually assaulting a student.

Governor Says Child Welfare Reform Shouldn’t be Politicized

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Republican Gov. Paul LePage says lawmakers should only take up child welfare reform legislation that his administration is drafting once the Legislature wraps up pending work

Dems Say Government Must Be Ready to Bail out Fishermen, Too

A group of Democrats in Congress says fishermen are headed for a financial disaster due to increasing tariffs, and the government should be prepared to provide relief.

Attempt to Repeal Budget Fails in Maine City

A petition effort that sought to repeal the budget in a Maine city has failed.

CMP Program In Massachusetts Raising Some Eyebrows

Portland, ME (WGAN) Central Maine Power company is offering a $50 million assistance program for low income residents in Massachusetts.

Former Sheriff The Subject Of An FBI Probe

PARIS, Maine (AP) — Court testimony shows the FBI has launched an investigation into a former sheriff in Maine who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Maine to Distribute Thousands More Deer Permits This Season

Maine’s ready to take applications for this year’s deer permit lottery, which will give out thousands more permits than the previous year.

Ethics Commission Says Hands Tied on Public Campaign Funds

Legislative candidates are telling Maine’s ethics commission that a holdup on public campaign funding is hurting their campaigns.

Maine Hospital to Buy, Maintain Pizza Restaurant

Maine Medical Center is buying a pizza restaurant and plans to work with its longtime owners to find a new operator to keep it running.

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The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Brodie Hinckley was placed on administrative leave last month