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Former Governor Paul LePage responds to video in which he threatened to “deck” a democratic party staffer

The former governor spoke of the incident last weekend where he threatened to “deck” a democratic party staff member with Shawn Moody on WGAN’s Inside Maine. He said he is “Not going to apologize for trying to stay alive”

FEMA grant funding secured for 3 Maine fire departments

Some Maine fire departments will benefit from more than $150,000 in grant funding.

Investigation launched after discovery of body, suspicious package in Aroostook County

Police in Presque Isle are investigating the discovery of a body and a suspicious package.

Truck driver faces fine, license suspension for death of Maine State Police detective in 2019

The truck driver involved in an accident that left a state police detective dead in 2019 admitted to his role in the death on Friday.

Home sales are slowing down in Maine

Maine’s real estate market continues to cool off.

Maine Med nurses vote to retain union

Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital have voted to retain their union.

Woman accidentally shot by holstered weapon during struggle with police in Lewiston

Police in Lewiston say a handcuffed woman was accidentally shot in the buttocks while fighting with officers on Tuesday.

Maine AG joins effort to oppose Alabama transgender bill

Maine’s top prosecutor is opposing an Alabama law targeting those who assist youth in seeking out gender-transition treatment.

New solar project will provide energy to state office buildings in Augusta

The Maine Department of Transportation announced that work began to install new solar arrays on Wednesday.

Former Maine prosecutor linked to illegal pot operation sentenced

A former Franklin County prosecutor was sentenced to 2 years of probation and a $2,000 fine for her role in a conspiracy to sell marijuana illegally.

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Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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Two Arrested in Waterville After 6 Month Drug Trafficking Investigation

Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.

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Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…