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U.S. Rep. Jared Golden wants DOE to reevaluate permit for hydropower project

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is asking the Biden administration to reevaluate its approval of a presidential permit for a $1 billion project aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Police investigate crash involving two tractor trailers on I-95 in Maine

Two truck drivers suffered minor injuries after a crash on I-95 in Somerset County.

Helicopter rescues man from ice face on Acadia trail

Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail.

Collins boosts diaper act as demand puts strain on diaper banks

Sen. Susan Collins has joined a bipartisan push to provide millions of dollars in emergency money to help get diapers to families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Suit seeks information on immigrants held in county jail

Three groups believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using the Cumberland County Jail as a short-term detention center for immigrants and are suing for information.

Man taken into custody following standoff in Buxton

Police say one man was taken into custody peacefully following a standoff that prompted several schools in the area to lock down.

Vaccination eligibility to expand to Maine school staff and child care providers

Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her administration will align Maine’s vaccination plan with President Biden’s recent directive to make school staff and child care providers eligible.

Passenger injured after tree branch falls on moving vehicle in Sidney

A 79-year-old woman was critically injured after getting impaled by the branch of a falling tree while riding in the passenger seat of a car.

Missing Augusta man found dead

A Maine man who’s been missing since January was found dead in Augusta.

Livestreamed mass and other events planned for St. Patrick’s Day week

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will livestream St. Patrick’s Day mass this year.

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Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Platner Says Nazi Symbol Tattoo Has Been Covered

The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.