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Lawmakers: End tax breaks for companies that pull lobster

Two lawmakers in Maine want to change laws to prevent the state from offering tax breaks or contracts to companies that stop selling lobster after sustainability organizations raised concerns.

Crash in Massachusetts leaves Maine man in critical condition

A Biddeford man is in critical condition after he was struck by a minivan in Massachusetts.

Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck in Hancock

Maine State Police say a man died when he was struck by a pickup truck on Route 1 in Hancock Wednesday morning.

Propane truck rollover leads to closure of Scarborough exit on Maine Turnpike

Maine State Police say Exit 42 on the Maine Turnpike southbound in Scarborough was closed Wednesday after a propane truck went off the road and rolled over.

Gov. Mills announces $474M winter heating relief proposal

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and legislative negotiators have agreed upon a $474 million winter heating relief program that would provide $900 checks to most families, she announced Tuesday.

Energy report card gives high marks to Maine

Maine was ranked the most-improved state in the nation for energy efficiency in a new study.

Portland Sea Dogs are being sold, but sticking with Red Sox

The Portland Sea Dogs are being sold to a group that owns several minor league baseball teams, ending nearly three decades of family ownership, the club announced Tuesday.

Five New Yorkers, one Mainer charged in Kennebec County home invasion

Six people have been indicted in connection with a home invasion in China, Maine.

Bowdoin student with nut allergy dies from severe allergic reaction

A Lewiston High School graduate who was in his freshman year at Bowdoin College died Saturday night from an allergic reaction.

Pedestrian killed in fatal off-ramp crash in Bangor

Police say a pedestrian was killed in an accident in Bangor on Friday.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.