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LePage: Gov. Mills ‘very fortunate’ that COVID came to Maine

Republican nominee for governor Paul LePage said during a debate Thursday that his Democratic rival got a political boost from COVID-19, thanks to federal pandemic aid.

Man faces drug charges after traffic stop in LaGrange

A man is facing drugs trafficking charges after a traffic stop in LaGrange.

Man ejected from raft on Maine river dies

A Connecticut man died after he was thrown from a raft on a Maine river.

2 construction execs killed in small plane crash in Arundel

A small plane crashed near Biddeford Municipal Airport, killing two construction company executives who were aboard, officials said.

Congressman wants to halt aquarium money after lobster spat

A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from a California aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.

Police launch death investigation in Hancock County

Police in Hancock County are investigating after a man was found dead inside of his home on Monday.

Republican LePage says he would veto 15-week abortion ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who’s seeking his old job back, said he’d veto a bill banning…

Maine Supreme Court hears oral arguments over double murder appeal

A Maine man sentenced for the killing of his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend is appealing his double murder conviction.

Students return to Scarborough High School following threat

Students at Scarborough High School returned to class Wednesday after a threatening text message was sent to a student.

Police say two Saco children safely located, mother in custody in Massachusetts

Maine State Police cancelled an Amber Alert for two children from Saco hours after it was issued and say the pair were safely located. 

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Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.