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Restaurateurs Accused of Writing Bad Checks, Leaving State

Officials say a pair of high-profile restaurateurs who owe thousands for civil judgments and now face criminal charges regarding bad checks have left the state.

NOAA Says New Protections Will Help Young Cod Grow

The federal government is touting new protections for young cod as a way to help rebuild the population of the fish.

Ice Carousel? Yes, that’s a Thing, and it’s Taking Shape

SINCLAIR, Maine (AP)   Folks in Maine’s St. John Valley are going for a world record for the largest ice carousel

Peace Be with You, but Use Sanitizer: Handshake Back at Mass

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it’s OK to shake hands at Mass again, though churchgoers should still be mindful of the presence of influenza

Portland Police Loosen Hiring Policies for New Recruits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland, Maine will now consider new recruits who are non-citizens and who have recently used marijuana

Maine Gov. LePage Wants to Boost Pay for the Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to boost the salary for the next governor

Tensions Flaring in Maine Over Trump Lumber Tariff

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on softwood lumber from Canada is unclear in Maine, where sawmills and logging businesses on both sides of the border are intertwined

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accident Involving Deputy’s Vehicle

MEDWAY, Maine (WGAN)  An accident involving a Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation

Portland Police Investigating Armed Gas Station Robbery

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station on Tuesday night

Bill Loosening Rules on Guns in Cars at School Rejected

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A bill that would have loosened restrictions on parents having guns in their cars on school grounds has been unanimously rejected by the Maine House of Representatives

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

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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.