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Wind Industry Sues LePage Over Halting of New Permits

Another group has filed a lawsuit against Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s moratorium on new wind power projects, saying the executive order is unconstitutional.

Bill Would Criminalize Photos of Minors By Sex Offenders

It could become illegal for a sex offender to take a photo of a minor without consent in Maine.

Maine Lawmakers to Consider Female Circumcision Bill

Female genital mutilation is already outlawed in the U.S., but some lawmakers want to create harsher penalties in Maine.

Efforts to Restore Life-Saving Station Gets $250k Boost

Proponents of the revitalization of a historic life-saving station say they’ve received a grant of $250,000 that will pay for most of the construction planned for this summer.

Workers’ Comp Losses Could Mean Savings For Maine Businesses

Maine businesses could save as much as $27 million this year thanks to a projected decline in workers’ compensation insurance claims.

Shipyard, Wireless Carriers Among Top Lobbyist Spenders

A shipyard fighting for tax breaks and a California billionaire pushing to pass a victim rights amendment in Maine are among the top spenders on lobbyists so far this year.

Maine closes more scallop areas to prevent overfishing

Maine fishing regulators are shutting down more areas to scallop fishing for the season to protect the health of the shellfish.

Farmer Cuts Off Snowmobile Trail After Cow Shot Near Route

MADISON, Maine (AP)   A Maine farmer who says his pregnant cow was shot and killed near a snowmobile route on his property will no longer let the public ride on the trail

Support Growing for Home Care Proposal

Support is growing for a Maine proposal to increase taxes on high earners to pay for all elderly and disabled people who need help with daily activities in their homes.

Ambulance, Hospital to Pay $1.4M in Unneeded Transport Case

Federal prosecutors say a Maine firm has entered into a settlement with the government to pay $825,000 to resolve charges it provided medically unnecessary ambulance transportation.

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Androscoggin County Deputies say they tried to arrest a man on an existing felony warrant

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Biddeford Motorcyclist Arrested going 114 in 40-MPH Zone

A Biddeford motorcyclist was arrested Saturday night after deputies clocked him going almost three times the speed limit in Arundel.…

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Brewer woman accidentally shot during northern Maine hunting trip

31-year-old Amber Oaks was taken to a hospital in Caribou where wardens said she is getting surgery to clean the wound.

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New report suggests Maine already/will soon be in a recession

Credit rating company Moody's reports that the current economic problems are driven largely by a mixture of slowing immigration, increasing tariffs, and federal job cuts.