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Asphalt Company Finalizes Locations in Gardiner, Richmond

A Maine asphalt company says it could bring up to 150 workers to new locations in Gardiner and Richmond.

Portland Police Investigate Latest in a String of Robberies

Portland Police say a man entered the China Taste restaurant on Washington Avenue just after 8:30pm on Sunday, demanding money.

Maine Man Charged with Killing, Burying Wife to Go on Trial

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   Jury selection is expected later this week in the trial of a Maine man charged with killing his wife and burying her in a shallow grave behind his parents’ home

Rash Of Robberies Continues

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) _ Police in Maine are investigating a coffee shop robbery they believe may be related to a string of armed robberies in Cumberland County.

Car Flips Over Into Maine River, Female driver found dead

Authorities are investigating how a car landed upside down in a Maine river in a crash that left one person dead.

USDA Gives Almost $9M to Fix Maine City’s Wastewater System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving a Maine city nearly $9 million in grants and loans to overhaul its wastewater system.

Firefighters Hit the Ski Slopes in Full Gear, and With Hoses

Firefighters are showing off their skiing skills in Maine.

Maine Races to Implement Election Overhaul Before June Vote

The clock is ticking as Maine election officials race to get a new voting system in place for the June primary elections.

Mainers to Celebrate Maple Syrup on First Sunday of Spring

Sugary amber is set to flow like wine amid the maple trees of Maine, only much, much slower.

Lawmakers override governor vetoes on health care bills

Maine would preserve protections under former President Obama’s health care law under legislation vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

4 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

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

7 hours ago in Local

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.

7 hours ago in Local

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.

8 hours ago in Local

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.