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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

Fellow reservists who served with Maine killer before mass shootings say they warned of his decline

An Army reservist and friend of the gunman behind Maine’s deadliest mass shooting testified Thursday about his friend’s mental decline, describing publicly for the first time the warning he issued a month before the tragedy unfolded.

Portland man arrested for selling fentanyl and cocaine, officials say

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) A Portland man is facing charges following the seizure of a “significant amount of illegal drugs,” law enforcement officials say.

Maine sheriff’s fate rests with governor after commissioners call for his firing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. Janet Mills plans to act within “a reasonable amount of time” on whether to remove…

Army reservist who warned about Maine killer before shootings to testify before investigators

Army reservist who warned about Maine killer before shootings to testify before investigators

Yarmouth couple facing homelessness place newspaper ad in last-ditch effort to find housing

A Yarmouth couple are hoping for a miracle as they desperately try to find a new place to live.

The world’s largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one

ORONO, Maine (AP) — The world’s largest 3D printer has created a house that can cut construction time and labor.…

Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers

Maine’s Democratic governor vetoed on Tuesday a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage for agricultural workers that she initially submitted herself.

Maine’s governor signs bill to protect providers of abortion, gender-affirming care

Maine’s Democratic governor has signed a bill designed to protect providers of abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action brought by other states.

Police find body of missing Maine man believed killed after a search that took nearly a year

Police in Maine said they have found the body of a man who was the victim of a killing after a search that took nearly a year.

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