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Maine Candidate for Governor Advertises on NASCAR Race Car

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) – A Maine candidate for governor hopes to win support of some NASCAR fans this weekend. Republican…

Maine Man “Honored” That Russia Wants to Interrogate Him

(AP) – A Maine man is on the list of U.S. officials that Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’d like…

Clams are Down, but Maine’s Ready to Party in Their Honor

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) – Maine’s annual celebration of edible bivalves is in full swing, even as the state’s clam harvest…

Community Volunteers to Patrol Park That Hosted Fatal Fight

A community group is volunteering to patrol the Maine park where a man was beaten to death.

Ellsworth Sees Healthy Growth in City Construction Projects

A number of upcoming projects in the Maine city of Ellsworth are keeping building companies busy, with the city manager noting an increase in building permits.

Jetport, Maine Airports Getting FAA Help For Improvements

Several Maine airports are getting money from the Federal Aviation Administration to make repairs and improvements.

Portland Removes Straws From Cafe, Says Others Should Follow

Maine’s largest city is banning plastic straws from a cafe located inside City Hall and calling on other businesses to do the same.

Hospital Staff Vote No Confidence in Parent Company CEO

A Maine hospital’s staff has voted no confidence in the CEO of their parent company amid concerns over financial cuts.

Maine Unemployment Rate Ticks Up, Still Less Than a Year Ago

Maine labor officials say the unemployment rate rose slightly again in June.

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Man Dies in Down East Maine Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Maine State Worker Resigns After Charges for Comfort Dog’s Death

Brodie Hinckley was placed on administrative leave last month

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Former Gov. LePage joins Republicans calling for investigation into funds raised for Lewiston shooting survivors

A group of Maine Republicans including former Governor Paul LePage are calling for an investigation into the use of funds raised for survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting.

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Traffic stops lead to drug arrest in Portland

Police seized a rifle along with meth and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portland.

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Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.