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CEO Whose Company Is Buying Saddleback Accused Of Fraud

RANGELEY, Maine (AP) _ The Australian developer who’s buying Maine’s Saddleback Mountain ski resort has been arrested after a raid on his offices in his home country.

Portland Man to be Deported Once Prison Sentence is Up

A Portland man will spend six years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Golden Wins Democratic Nomination for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Democratic state Rep. Jared Golden has won the right to face Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the November general election.

Police Investigating Death of Two Women in Kingman

KINGMAN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say they are investigating the deaths of two women inside their home in the Penobscot County Township of Kingman as two suicides

Man Sentenced for Skimming Money from Lobster Wholesaler

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Hawaii man has been sentenced to six months in prison for skimming money from a lobster wholesaler that he worked for in Maine

Man Charged in Connection with Milford Robbery

MILFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with a robbery earlier this month

Bangor Man Charged After Explosive Seized from Home

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a man is facing charges after explosives were seized from his home Tuesday afternoon

Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Missing Grave Marker

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Augusta Police say they are investigating after the theft of a grave marker from a fallen officer’s grave site

Study: Plastic Will Pile Up in Wake of China Recycling Ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A group of scientists says China’s decision to stop accepting plastic waste from other countries is causing plastic to stockpile around the globe, and wealthy countries need to find new solutions

Maine ‘Trooper of the Year’ Award Goes to Woman for 1st Time

VASSALBORO, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police have bestowed the “Trooper of the Year” award on a woman for the first time

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

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

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