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Maine begins removing those naughty license plates

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is cleaning up its roadways by removing the flippin’ vulgarities from license plates.

Prosecutors charge Kennebunk doctor accused of illegally distributing opioids

A Maine doctor has been charged with illegally distributing opioids.

Maine regulators approve wind power, transmission project

The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday approved a pair of energy projects that would generate enough wind power for up to 900,000 homes along with construction of a new transmission corridor to get the electricity to the regional power grid.

Van Buren man charged in connection with overnight standoff

A Van Buren man is accused of assaulting another man and causing a standoff with police.

Travis Roy Foundation to make major donations as it winds down operations

The Travis Roy Foundation is expected to announce two major donations Friday as it prepares to cease operation for good.

Motorcyclist dies in crash with school bus in Gorham

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a school bus in Gorham on Tuesday afternoon.

Massachusetts police say missing teen could have travelled to Maine

Police say a missing teenager from Massachusetts could be in Maine.

Man accused of setting roadside fires throughout Maine charged with arson

Maine Forest Rangers say one man is responsible for setting over 20 roadside fires in Maine.

Police respond to crash involving two vehicles carrying students in New Gloucester

No one was seriously injured when two vehicles carrying students crashed in New Gloucester.

Man dies in Poland, Maine after setting himself on fire, officials say

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a 68-year-old man is dead after he set himself on fire outside a convenience store in Poland, Maine.

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