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Grants awarded for farm robots, energy storage in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A pair of companies in Biddeford and Wiscasset have each received $250,000 grants through the Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge.

Maine scallop fishermen to have same limits in 2021-22

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine fishermen will likely face the same quota limits for scallops in the coming fishing season.

Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Maine

HARRISON, Maine (AP) A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a sport-utility vehicle, authorities in Maine said.

Students in Maine’s largest school district return for in-person instruction

(AP) Students begin returning to school in Maine’s largest school district on Tuesday.

Maine dad sues school system over mask mandate

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A father is suing in federal court over a mask mandate imposed on his 12-year-old daughter in the Winslow school system.

Theatre cuts season short after surge of refund requests over Vaccination Policy

Other venues across the country are requiring proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative test to attend. Imposing the requirement backfired for one Venue in Maine.

Chellie Pingree has a new challenger for the Republican Nomination

Ed Thelander is Retired Navy SEAL from Bristol joined WGAN’s Inside Maine on Saturday, August 28 with host Aaron Chadbourne…

Juvenile charged after shooting in Portland that left victim in critical condition

Portland police have arrested the suspect in a shooting in the city’s East Bayside neighborhood.

35-year police veteran chosen to lead Maine Capitol Police six months after former chief’s resignation

Maine’s Capitol Police has a new chief to replace the previous one, who stepped down after coming under scrutiny for posts on social media.

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Maine drug enforcement agents and police say they conducted a two-month investigation.

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Gov. Janet Mills says she's directing more than $1 million to help feed Mainers who rely on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

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Man sentenced to life for killing 4 in Bowdoin dies in prison

A man serving life behind bars for the killing of his parents and two others in Bowdoin has died in prison.

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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement

Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.