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Maine Graziers to Gather to Chew the Cud

HINCKLEY, Maine (AP)   Maine farmers are holding a meeting dedicated to all things involving munching on grass

Father Of Senator Collins Dies

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) _ Don Collins, the father of Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and a former mayor of a northern Maine city, has died at age 92.

Woman Shoots Husband During Dispute

SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine (AP) Police in Maine say a woman shot and wounded her husband over the weekend.

Bill Would Ban Unwanted Sending Of Images Of Genitals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Mainers would be banned from sending digital images of their genitals under a Democrat’s bill

Bill Sends Federal Welfare Funds to Education, Training

Maine would direct more federal welfare dollars to up to 500 low-income parents seeking degrees under a bill.

District That Vowed to Punish Walkout Students Alters Stance

Officials with a Maine school district that had warned students not to participate in a national gun violence protest are changing their position.

Maine Giving Out Grants to Protect Community Forest Health

The state of Maine’s community forest program is awarding grants to local governments, non-profit groups and others to develop and maintain strategies that protect the woods.

Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle, officials said.

One hurt in South Bristol shooting ​

Dispatchers confirmed one person was hurt during a shooting in South Bristol Friday night.

Federal Grant Would Replace Structurally Deficient Bridges

Three Maine bridges will be replaced thanks to a $10.8 million federal grant.

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