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Oregon Man Won’t Serve Prison Time for Assaulting Boys

An Oregon man won’t have to serve any time in prison for sexually assaulting two boys under age 14 in the 1980s in Maine.

Maine Businesses to Get Help to Use More Renewable Energy

A barbecue restaurant in Freeport, an oyster farm in Walpole and a potato supplier in St. Agatha are among the Maine businesses receiving federal grants for renewable energy systems.

Mainers Looking at Higher Heating Fuel Costs as Temps Drop

Heating oil is more expensive than a year ago in Maine, where residents of the state are looking ahead to fall and winter.

Census Bureau: Maine’s Household Income Increases

The U.S. Census Bureau says household income in Maine increased again last year, but still lags behind national levels.

Lawmakers Return to End Drawn-out Session

Lawmakers have sustained the governor’s veto of a bill to provide a third of a million dollars in extra election funding.

Officials: Barn Collapses, Killing 1

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office have released more details in the workplace death of a man who was killed when a barn collapsed on him Thursday morning.

School Board Member Takes Leave Amid Assault Investigation

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine school board member who’s accused of sexually assaulting a woman has taken a leave of absence.

Emmy Award Goes to Lewiston High Graduate

A former Maine high school student is now an Emmy Award winner.

Warren Building Valued at $1 Million Destroyed by Fire

A three-story building in Warren burned to the ground late Tuesday night.

Senator Angus King Will Vote No on Kavanaugh Confirmation

Independent Maine Senator Angus King says he will not vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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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

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The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.