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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.

Lewiston Police Step Up Patrols to Address Park Violence

Police in Maine are increasing patrols downtown in the wake of a park brawl that led to one man’s death and other recent violent events.

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in York County

MAINE (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says two out-of-staters were arrested on drug charges over the weekend

Bath Iron Works Settles Complaint Case with the EPA

BATH, Maine (AP)   Bath Iron Works says it will pay $355,000 to settle a claim that the company allegedly failed to submit Toxic Release Inventory reports to the Environmental Protection Agency

2 More Men to be Sentenced for Drug-Related Killing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Two more men are due to be sentenced this month for their roles in a drug-related killing in Augusta

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