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Bangor High Basketball Coach Resigns After OUI Arrest

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The Bangor High School basketball coach has resigned in the aftermath of his weekend arrest for operating under the influence

Governor Delivers Last State Of The State Address

(AUGUSTA) Gov. Paul LePage said the state’s “financial house is in good order.”

Residents Call For Change To “Dangerous’ Road Prone To Icing

SOMERVILLE, Maine (AP) _ Drivers in Maine are calling for officials to provide a fix to a “dangerous” stretch of Route 105 in Lincoln County.

Saco Police Searching for Missing Teen

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  The Saco Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding a missing teenager

Rob Gronkowski Pays a Visit to Hospital in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has paid a visit to a hospital in Maine, where he made a donation and met with kids

Investors Look to Bring New Technology, Jobs to Closed Mill

A group from North Carolina says it will bring more than 100 jobs to Maine by developing part of a shuttered mill into the state’s first manufacturer of a type of composite wood.

British Company to Pay Over $900K in False Claims Settlement

Federal prosecutors say an English company and its chief executive officer have agreed on a civil settlement to resolve a false claims charge concerning customs duties.

Existence of Maine Lobster Marketing Group Up for Key Vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to continue an industry-funded lobster marketing group is up for a key vote in the Maine Statehouse

Prison’s Abrupt Closure Hits Nearby Businesses Hard

MACHIASPORT, Maine (AP) A number of Maine county businesses say they have taken a huge hit from the abrupt closure of the Downeast Correctional Facility.

Lawmakers To Consider Hybrid Car Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Lawmakers are set to consider Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars in order to pay for highway maintenance.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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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

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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.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.