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Former Publisher Apologizes Over Harassment Allegations

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   The former owner of a Maine magazine who was accused of sexual misconduct has apologized for “lines that were crossed.”

Critics Argue Against Planned Power Project

Opponents of a proposed 145-mile transmission line say the project will not save Maine residents money and create jobs as promised.

The Latest: Maine Lawmakers Overturns Veto of Pot Sales Bill

Lawmakers have returned to the Maine Statehouse to address gubernatorial vetoes on bills, including commercial pot sales.

Brewing Company Pitches ‘Brewtel’ Concept for Development

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s largest brewery says it wants to build a “bretwel”–a hotel catering to lovers of craft beer

A Taste Of Summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The time has finally arrived for Mainers to reconnect with a long, lost friend — the sun.…

Fire Department Puts Out Help-Wanted Sign

OWLS HEAD, Maine (AP) _ A coastal Maine fire department is so desperate to find new firefighters that it has taken to posting signs saying that they need more firefighters.

Former Maine Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Child Sex Abuse Charges

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A former Wells man has been sentenced to life in prison on child sex abuse charges

Senators Say NOAA Should Prioritize Warming Gulf of Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators are calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to focus more research on the warming temperatures of the Gulf of Maine

Disqualified Candidate Files Appeal with State Supreme Court

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A would-be Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine is appealing a lower court’s decision to remove him from the ballot over allegations of invalid signatures on his ballot petition

ACLU Files Federal Suit Over Bus Station Citizenship Stops

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The Maine American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to get citizen checkpoint records stemming from a stopped coach bus

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.