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Maine Housing Bond Program Eliminated in US House Tax Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A provision in the U.S. House Republican tax bill could eliminate funding for hundreds of new low-income apartments in Maine

Teen Killed in Montville on Way to School

MONTVILLE, Maine (WGAN)  One person has died after a car accident in Montville Wednesday morning.

Good Samaritans Pull Woman Trapped in Burning Car

Two good Samaritans pulled a Maine woman to safety after she became trapped in a burning car in a violent crash.

Secret Santa Couple Pays Off $10K in Layaway Orders at Store

Store manager Jay Roes says the money is enough to pay off the balance on about 100 layaway accounts.

Man Admits to Supplying Fatal Heroin Dose to Ex-Girlfriend

Thirty-five-year-old Mickey Gilley, of West Bath, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday at U.S. District Court in Portland after pleading guilty over the summer.

Big Changes Could Be Coming to East Coast Herring Fishery

Federal fishing regulators are considering changing the way they manage one of the largest fisheries on the East Coast to better account for its impact on the environment and other industries.

Thousands Without Power in Maine After Heavy Wind, Rain

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine utilities say thousands of customers are without power in the wake of high winds and rain that hit the state hard overnight.

19-Year-Old Coach Leads High School Basketball Team

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine (AP)   A 19-year-old high school basketball coach is turning heads in Maine.

Police: 1 Dead, 4 Injured in Single-Car Crash

WINDHAM, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say one person was killed and four others were injured when a car hit a tree.

Maine Public Advocate Says He’ll Advocate For ‘207’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s public advocate says he’s going to work to preserve Maine’s 207 area code on a panel that makes recommendations on telephone numbers and area codes.

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

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Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

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Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

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There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.

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Former Maine CDC Director Shah Running for Governor

He joins a crowded field of candidates trying to replace Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.

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Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.