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Maine CDC director will deliver UNE commencement address

(AP) Dr. Nirav Shah will deliver the commencement address at the largest private university in the state.

Maine utility companies can again disconnect customers

(AP) Utility shutoffs are going to resume after an 18-month hiatus during the pandemic.

No end date slotted for Maine mask rules despite NH changes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The only state that borders Maine is changing mask-wearing rules, but the rules in Maine are staying the same.

Mom sues over teen’s suicide at Maine youth detention center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state.

3 hydroplaning accidents reported on Maine Turnpike, including one fiery crash

Maine State Police say heavy rain Friday morning led to three separate crashes on the Maine Turnpike, all due to hydroplaning.

Former Maine corrections officer charged with sexual abuse

A former Maine corrections officer has turned himself in to investigators after facing charges of sexually abusing a former inmate.

Portland PD record concerning increase in OUI arrests

Portland police say they’ve seen an alarming increase in OUI arrests so far this year, and it’s not just drunk drivers.

Maine man charged with hate crime in Black church arson

A Maine man accused of setting fire to a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation been charged with hate crime offenses.

Maine veterans homes to receive nearly $2 million in federal funding

(AP) Maine veterans homes are set to receive nearly $2 million in federal funding to help with the coronavirus pandemic.

Proposals to require voter ID fail in committee in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Three proposals to require Maine voters to show photo identification before casting ballots failed to gain support in committee.

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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

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

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Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

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