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Campaign Against Portland Rent Control Cost $21 Per Vote

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A campaign that successfully opposed a measure in Portland, Maine, to restrict rent increases cost about $21 for each vote.

More Independents as Maine Lawmakers Reconvene in January

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine House is making room for a growing number of lawmakers who have defected from the two major parties

City Sends Resolve to Congress Over Park Maintenance Backlog

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   Officials in a Maine city are asking the federal government to solve the National Park System’s $11.33 billion maintenance backlog.

Nova Scotia Ferry Could Return with Terminal Upgrades

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia may return if Portland finds $2 million to upgrade its ferry terminal

Mass Man Arrested on Drug Charges During Stop on Turnpike

GRAY, Maine (WGAN)  A traffic stop for speeding becoming a drug bust on the Maine Turnpike

Police Investigating Unity Robbery

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  Police are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect from a robbery in Unity

Maine Looking for Public Input on Energy Plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Governor’s Energy Office is asking Main residents for input in developing a roadmap for energy planning.

Revenue Forecasters Say There Are Signs of Lower Growth

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Economic forecasters say there are early signs that rates of growth in Maine’s economy this year have proved somewhat lower than in 2016.

South Portland Moves Forward with Public Works Site Project

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Officials in South Portland have finalized recommendations for the city’s former public works site.

LePage Urges Mainers to Remember Those Who’re Struggling

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage said the state’s economy is growing, but he’s urging Mainers to remember those who’re struggling

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