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Rescue Dog Hero

FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) — A rescue dog is being hailed as a hero for helping her owner escape a fire in Maine.

Maine Houses Passes New Compromise on Legal Pot Sales

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  A new proposal for the retail sale of marijuana has cleared its first test in Maine. The…

New Solar Customers to Face Fewer Incentives

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine regulators can move ahead on plans to gradually provide fewer bill credits for new buyers of solar panels

GOP’s Eric Brakey Wants Judge to Keep Opponent Off Ballot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Republican who’s running for U.S. Senate says he’s going to ask a judge to bar his primary challenger because of petitions that contained forged signatures from both living and dead Mainers

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Home in Cape Elizabeth

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews out to battle a blaze early Tuesday morning in Cape Elizabeth

Proposal To Extend Lobstermen Medical Waivers Becomes Law

A Maine proposal is now on the books to extend the amount of time some commercial fishing license holders can receive a medical waiver.

Pingree Challenger Says He Wants to ‘Fix, Not Fight’

Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is getting another challenger.

Maine Houses Passes New Compromise on Legal Pot Sales

A new attempt to create a legal framework for marijuana sales in Maine is up for a key vote in the face of opposition from both fans and opponents of the drug.

Response Due from Feds in Lawsuit to End Atlantic Monument

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government’s response to a lawsuit from fishermen trying to eliminate former President Barack Obama’s Atlantic Ocean monument is coming due

Maine’s Resurgent Scallop Fishery Ending for the Season

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s scallop fishery is reaching the end of a season that showed signs of further rebuilding

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patro Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.