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Maine Governor Makes Tidy Profit on Sale of Boothbay Home

Maine’s governor and first lady are pocketing a tidy profit, $182,500, from the sale of their home in Boothbay.

Woman Convicted in Son’s Death “Disappointed” Over Appeal

A woman convicted of manslaughter in the death of her infant son is “disappointed” that Maine’s high court rejected an appeal of her 13-year prison sentence.

President Trump Insults Tiny Country Visited By LePage

The country that Maine Gov. Paul LePage has been visiting in hopes of strengthening ties is the subject of a jab from President Donald Trump over NATO.

Court Questions Whether Maine Has Money to Expand Medicaid

Maine’s high court is weighing whether to allow Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration to continue to block federal funding for voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Body Found In Mudflat In Coastal Maine

Authorities in Maine say a body has been found in a mudflat in the coastal town of Trenton.

Trump Administration Handing Over Voter Commission Docs

The Trump administration is complying with a court order to turn over documents from the voting integrity commission to Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap.

76-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Slashing is Held Without Bail

A judge has denied bail for a 76-year-old man charged with fatally slashing a woman in front of her 11-year-old twins in Maine.

Agents Seize 2.5 Pounds of Meth in Mattawamkeag Bust

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says a man has been charged after agents seized a large amount of meth from his home in Penobscot County

CMP Customers Join Class Action Suit Over Billing Claims

Over 200 Maine power customers have joined a class-action lawsuit saying they were overbilled by the state’s largest utility.

Portland Chosen For Self-Driving Car Pilot Program

A Maine city is among seven municipalities that have been selected to help test self-driving car technology.

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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.