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Officials Approve Maine Salmon Farming Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   Town officials in Maine have voted to approve a planned inland salmon farm

The Latest: Maine Dems, House GOP Trade Blame for Inaction

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Democrats and House Republicans are blaming each other for lawmakers leaving town without addressing key issues facing Mainers

Maine to Receive $2 Million in Grants to Fight Opioid Crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is set to receive $2 million in federal funding to fight the heroin and opioid abuse crisis

Man Arrested for Selling Drugs in Overdose Death

WILTON, Maine (WGAN)  The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a Wilton man has been arrested on drug charges after an overdose death

Maine Inmate Attempts Suicide

An inmate at the Cumberland County Jail has been placed on suicide watch after attempting to hang himself.

Auburn Home Destroyed by Fire

A fire burned down a multi-family home in Auburn Wednesday.

Bangor Police Investigating Stabbing

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they are investigating a stabbing that happened in the city on Tuesday

Official: Maine Has Money, Plan for Ranked-Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s top election official says he has the money and plans to allow voters to rank candidates in the June primary

Police: Portland Man Killed in Accident, Passenger Seriously Injuried

Portland police say one person is dead following a crash on Sunday on Congress Street.

Maine Lawmakers Head to Statehouse for Last Official Day

Maine lawmakers are going to decide whether they need to stay in Augusta a bit longer this year.

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Lawmakers call for review after foster teen accused of killing 2 in Chelsea

Maine lawmakers have ordered a review after a teenager in foster care allegedly murdered two people he was living with in Chelsea.

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Former Lewiston police chief tapped to serve as U.S. Marshal

Former Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine.