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Armed Standoff With Maine Police Ends With Man in Custody

State police in Maine say a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in his home has come to an end after the man fired several shots at police.

State Senator Now Seeking AG Office After Run for Governor

A Maine state senator says he’s hoping to be chosen as the state’s next attorney general, while decrying the practice of the office being appointed by the Legislature.

Woman Gets Jail Time for Forging Sister’s Name on Summons

A Maine woman will spend half a year in jail on charges she forged her juvenile sister’s name on an official court summons for shoplifting.

Maine Prisoner Serving Life Sentence Found Dead

Authorities say a Maine prisoner serving a life sentence for murder has been found dead.

Standoff Ends in Dixmont

DIXMONT, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a standoff in Dixmont is over.

Person Smoking While on Oxygen Sparked Apartment Fire

OAKLAND, Maine (AP)   Fire officials say a person smoking a cigarette while on oxygen caused an apartment fire that displaced eight people in Maine

Sidewalk Mozarts: City to Put Pianos in Public Squares

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine city is bringing a new feature to some of its most visible public spaces: public pianos

Maine Ready to Have a Cow at Ag Fairs, Which Draw Thousands

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   Maine’s agricultural fair season is about to get started with the Houlton Fair in far northern Maine

Watchdog Calls for More Transparency of Welfare Spending

Maine’s legislative watchdog is calling for more transparency into how the state spends federal welfare dollars.

Bill Allows for Expansion, Oversight of Marijuana Caregivers

Maine lawmakers have passed a marijuana reform bill that will allow medical marijuana caregivers to expand their businesses under increased oversight.

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