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Maine-Based Geiger to Buy UK-Based BTC Group

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom

Regulators to Decide on Possible Audit of Power Company

Utility regulators will decide this week whether to open a full investigation into Central Maine Power over customer complaints of skyrocketing bills and poor service.

LePage Vetoes Bill to Give Naturopaths Insurance Access

Maine Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill to require insurance carriers to provide coverage for services provided by naturopathic doctors.

Foundation That Tried to Buy Saddleback is Still Meeting

A foundation that once raised money to buy the shuttered Saddleback ski area is working to position itself in the event a deal with the current purchaser falls through.

Maine Man Arrested for Drug Possession

STRONG, Maine (WGAN)  A man from Strong is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Saturday

UMS Trustees to Receive Recommendation for UMaine President

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   University of Maine System trustees are moving closer to naming a president of its flagship university

Portland’s Bustling Port Sees Big Jump in Volume

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s push to encourage trade with Europe and the North Atlantic is leading to a record rising in shipping containers moving through Maine’s only container terminal

Truck Crashes In Limington

(LIMINGTON, Maine) – No injuries when a rental truck hauling Amazon packages rolled over in Limington.

Authorities Warn Of Fake Grant Scam On Facebook

MACHIAS, Maine (AP) _ Police in Maine are warning residents about a Facebook scam that promises grant money.

Fire Department Ordered To ‘Stand Down’ Over Old Gear

LIMINGTON, Maine (AP) _ Officials in Limington, Maine have ordered the town’s fire department to “stand down” because the department’s rescue gear is outdated and doesn’t meet national standards.

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Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.