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Maine ends COVID-19 visitor testing and quarantine needs

Starting Saturday, out-of-staters no longer have to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine when traveling to Maine.

Secret Service agent dies training at Bush compound in Maine

Keith Mills was a Secret Service officer who protected the late President George H.W. Bush and former President George W. Bush. Mills’ death is considered a line-of-duty death.

Police find body while searching for Rockland man last seen nearly three weeks ago

Police in Maine have discovered a body in the same area where they were searching for a missing Rockland man.

Maine Capitol Police Chief who was on administrative leave has retired

Maine’s Capitol Police Chief has retired after facing criticism over social media posts earlier this year.

Court rejects appeal by man who killed wife with shotgun

The Maine supreme court has upheld the murder conviction and 40-year sentence for a man who killed his wife with a shotgun blast.

Maine State Police arrest man after standoff in Kennebec County

A man was taken into custody in Monmouth after allegedly causing a standoff with police on Friday.

Maine, Delaware senators take aim at maternal mortality in developing world

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Delaware are proposing legislation that they believe would help U.S. efforts to stop preventable maternal and child deaths in the developing world.

Maine towns will be able to access pandemic aid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Cities and towns in Maine would be able to get access to federal coronavirus aid under a pandemic law change.

Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital vote to unionize

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital voted to form a union, meaning about 2,000 nurses will be represented by the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United.

Bill to end police protection from lawsuits sparks debate

A proposal to remove police officers’ protection from many lawsuits has sparked a passionate discussion during a legislative committee work session.

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Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.