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NOAA Eyes Expanding Reporting Rules for Lobstermen

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Federal fishing managers are asking for comments about potential changes to the way the U.S.’s lucrative lobster fishing industry is monitored

State Offers Loans to Help Dairy Farms

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is launching a new loan program to help dairy farms be viable in the state

Wells Does Away With Indian Mascot

WELLS, Maine (AP) — A Maine school district has voted unanimously to remove Native American imagery associated with its mascots from school walls.

Construction to Close Part of Main Street in Yarmouth

Part of a busy road in Yarmouth will be closed this weekend.

No Injuries in Scarborough House Fire

It took firefighters about three hours to stop a fire in Scarborough.

Large Confrontation Lands Man in Hospital

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  State and Lewiston Police are investigating an incident that landed a man in the hospital

Police Identify Boy, 13, Who Drowned at Maine State Park

Police in Maine have identified a 13-year-old boy as the victim of a drowning death at a state park.

Head of Economic Development Office to Step Down

The head of Maine’s economic development office plans to step down next week.

The Latest: Marine Veteran Leads in 1st Round of Voting

A Marine Corps veteran and state lawmaker has the most first-place votes but it’ll take additional tabulations to determine if he’s earned the right to challenge Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Defense Wants Attorneys Removed in Maine Child Death Case

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The attorney for a woman accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help say prosecutors have made errors that justify removing them from the case

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

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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

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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.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.