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Waterville Plans to Move “Ticonic” Sculpture

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Waterville officials have approved funding to relocate a public sculpture

Officials Approve Maine Salmon Farming Site

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   Town officials in Maine have voted to approve a planned inland salmon farm

The Latest: Maine Dems, House GOP Trade Blame for Inaction

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Democrats and House Republicans are blaming each other for lawmakers leaving town without addressing key issues facing Mainers

Maine to Receive $2 Million in Grants to Fight Opioid Crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is set to receive $2 million in federal funding to fight the heroin and opioid abuse crisis

Man Arrested for Selling Drugs in Overdose Death

WILTON, Maine (WGAN)  The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a Wilton man has been arrested on drug charges after an overdose death

Maine Inmate Attempts Suicide

An inmate at the Cumberland County Jail has been placed on suicide watch after attempting to hang himself.

Auburn Home Destroyed by Fire

A fire burned down a multi-family home in Auburn Wednesday.

Bangor Police Investigating Stabbing

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they are investigating a stabbing that happened in the city on Tuesday

Official: Maine Has Money, Plan for Ranked-Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s top election official says he has the money and plans to allow voters to rank candidates in the June primary

Police: Portland Man Killed in Accident, Passenger Seriously Injuried

Portland police say one person is dead following a crash on Sunday on Congress Street.

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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

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Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

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New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

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A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…