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Phone Scam Targets Maine Sex Offenders

Maine sex offenders are being targeted in a phone scam.

Giant Shark Seen off the Maine Coast

A great white shark was possibly spotted in the waters near Boothbay Harbor.

Maine Laboratory Receives $12 Million NIH Research Grant

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)   MDI Biological Laboratory has received a $12 million National Institutes of Health research grant

Owner Says He’s Hoping to Bring Racing Back to Spud Speedway

CARIBOU, Maine (AP)   The owner of Spud Speedway in Maine’s potato industry county says he hopes a special race Tuesday will help lead to the re-opening of the track for weekly competitions

Four Drug Arrests Made as Agents Intercept Two Shipments

BREWER, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says four people are facing charges after agents intercepted two drug shipments…

Maine Lawmakers to Revisit Medicaid Expansion After Holiday

The Maine Legislature will return next week to vote on a funding source for Medicaid expansion after a veto by Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Lawmakers Ask Store to Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles

Three Maine lawmakers are asking a Kittery store to stop selling assault-style rifles.

Man Shot in Head With Pellet Gun, Critically Injured

Police say a Maine man was shot in the head with a pellet gun and hospitalized in critical condition.

Seeds of Peace Camp Kicks Off 26th Year in Maine

The Seeds of Peace camp that brings together teens from the Middle East is underway in Maine.

Fee on Hotels Proposed to Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Portland officials are proposing the creation of a new fee on hotels to help address the city’s housing shortage.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.