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Tug Boat Sinks Off Kennebunk Coast After Collision

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  The U.S. Coast Guard says they are investigating after a tugboat sank about three miles off the coast of Kennebunk

Plan to Try to Fix Scallop Scuffle Up for Debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is taking comments from the public about a plan to try to better manage a piece of the scallop fishery that has been a source of conflict in recent years

Democrats, Republicans Split on Hybrid, Electric Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars has divided Democrats and Republicans

Student Arrested for Messages Threatening School Shooting

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   A high school student in Maine accused of threatening a school shooting in posts on an online gaming site has been arrested

Another Inland Salmon Farm for Maine, this Time on Mill Site

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP)   A Maine-based investor says he’s building a salmon farm on the site of a former paper mill in Bucksport

Council Votes To Give 3 More Years To Redevelopment Effort

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) _ The Lewiston City Council has approved an agreement that will give a local redevelopment effort at least three more years for completion.

Police Investigating Death of Goat at Smiling Hill Farm

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  Scarborough police say they are investigating the killing of a pregnant goat at Smiling Hill Farm

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam

Deadline Moved Up for Rule Reducing Solar Incentives

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The deadline for Maine electric customers to take advantage of expiring solar incentives has been moved up

Four Arrested for Busting Up Mailboxes in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH, Main (WGAN)  The Yarmouth Police Department says four people have been charged for destroying mailboxes in the town

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