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Maine Fire Claims 1 Life, Leaves 24 Others Homeless

A fire in an apartment house in Maine has claimed one life and left two dozen people homeless.

Husband, Wife Plead Not Guilty to Killing 10-Year-Old Girl

A husband and wife accused of using their fists, a belt and a mop handle in the fatal beating of a 10-year-old girl have pleaded not guilty in a Maine courtroom.

Residents Struggle to Afford Rising Health Care Premiums

As many as 10,000 Maine residents are struggling to afford health care coverage due to rising premiums and deductibles.

Cookies That Made Day Care Staff Feel High Contained Nothing

Officials say cookies dropped off at a Maine day care that staff members complained made them feel high contained no illicit substances whatsoever.

Wind Turbine Fire Disrupts Electricity at UMPI

Officials say a wind turbine fire disrupted electrical service to the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

No Bail for Man Charged in Deaths of 2 Inside Burning Truck

A judge has ordered a man charged in the deaths of a man and woman found in a burning truck in Maine to be held without bail.

Governor LePage Wants More Federal Funds on Job Training

Maine’s Republican governor wants to direct more federal funding to job training, despite criticism that his proposal would take away money for career counseling and hurt vulnerable job seekers.

Officials: House Fire Caused by Smoking Materials

KITTERY, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine say a blaze that badly damaged a home was caused by improperly disposed smoking materials

Maine City Takes Ownership of Canals for Planned Renewal

Officials with Lewiston, Maine, and a renewable power company say they have completed an agreement to donate a system of canals to the city.

UMaine’s Top Blueberry Scientist to Retire in Early 2019

The University of Maine says a horticulturist who studies one of the most important crops in the state is getting ready to retire.

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Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.