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Grocery Chain Apologizes to Black Man Banned from Store

SACO, Maine (AP) – A grocery chain has apologized to a black man who was told not to return to…

Woman Who Shot Husband Says She Loves Him, He Feels Same

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – A Maine woman who acknowledged shooting her husband in the back with a 12-gauge shotgun says…

Portland Officials Eye New 200-Bed Homeless Center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Portland officials are considering a new 200-bed homeless center on city-owned land near a facility that…

Ranked-Choice Voting Fans Hope Maine’s Experiment Pays Off

Supporters of ranked-choice voting say they’re hopeful Maine’s relatively smooth experience with the system could spur others to give a try.

Man Guilty of Investment Fraud, Sentenced to 48 Months

New Hampshire authorities say a 77-year-old Maine man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for operating a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme.

Maine Lawmakers Spar Over Public Funding for Campaigns

One gubernatorial hopeful and 220 legislative candidates who are counting on public campaign funds are in limbo as Maine lawmakers argue over fixing a mistake preventing the release of the money.

Court Gives Maine More Time to File Medicaid Plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s high court is temporarily giving Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration more time to make plans…

Netflix Options Story of Soccer Team That Welcomed Refugees

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) – The story of a group of Somali refugees who joined a largely white high school soccer…

Man Guilty of Investment Fraud, Sentenced to 48 Months

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – New Hampshire authorities say a 77-year-old Maine man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison…

Woman Reported Missing After Leaving Hospital Is Found Safe

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A woman who had been missing for six days after she was seen leaving a Maine hospital has been found safe.

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New Hampshire Man Accused of Setting Fire to Maine Grandfather’s Vehicles

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The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire was determined to be arson.

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Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Temporary Ban on Data Centers

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The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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Lawsuit claims ICE violated rights of Colombian man detained in Portland

The ACLU of Maine has filed a lawsuit against five ICE agents on behalf of a man who was arrested in Portland during an immigration enforcement surge in January.

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Old Orchard Beach woman killed in head-on crash in Stockton Springs

A head-on crash in Stockton Springs left a 77-year-old woman dead Monday evening.

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Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Skowhegan Girl

The Girl was last seen between 3am and 730 am Sunday at her family’s residence.