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Husband and wife die in apparent murder-suicide

State police in Maine are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife as an apparent murder-suicide.

October Windstorm Took Down $200 Million Smart Meter Network

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The October windstorm knocked out power to half a million Mainers and a $200 million smart-meter network that aimed to improve outage communications and storm recovery

Stealthy Destroyer Cuts Short 1st Builder Trials

BATH, Maine (AP)   The second stealthy destroyer being built for the U.S. Navy has cut short its first sea trials after an equipment failure

State Removes 44 Animals from Farmers Home, Citing Condition

SORRENTO, Maine (AP)   Maine animal welfare investigators say they’ve removed dozens of animals from a farmer’s home for allegedly inhumane living conditions

Country Star Meets With Fan Who Says His Song Saved Him

Country music singer Tony Jackson has met with a 74-year-old fan who credits his song “The Grand Tour” with keeping him alive during his recovery from heart surgery.

Potential New Owners for Scarborough Downs Plan Development

The potential new owners of Scarborough Downs in Maine envision a long-term redevelopment of the property that will turn it into a town center, alongside an active racetrack.

House Republican Leader Will Run for Maine Senate

A House Republicans spokesman says Rep. Ellie Espling will run to represent Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey’s district in 2018.

Police: Man Grabbed Girl Getting Off Bus in Parsonsfield

PARSONSFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police say they are investigating after a man grabbed a girl as she was getting off a school bus in Parsonsfield

Two Drivers Suffer Minor Injuries After Two Separate Crashes in Arundel

ARUNDEL, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says there were only minor injuries after two separate single-car crashes on Limerick Road in Arundel Thursday night

New Maine Lead Law Fuels 10-Fold Jump in Children Tested

Maine’s new lead exposure standards have led to a 10-fold jump in children identified as having been poisoned by lead

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