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Former Maine Republican Gov. LePage registers to run again

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage has registered as a candidate for governor in the state once again.

Maine lab gets grant to use mice in cancer research

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The federal government has awarded a Maine laboratory more than $750,000 to enhance its use of mice as a model for cancer research.

Budget approved as lawmakers meet without masks in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gathering without masks, Maine lawmakers on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an $8.5 billion budget on the eve of the new fiscal year. The budget includes a $300 hazard pay bonus for most workers.

Maine looks for offshore wind compromise with fishermen

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a compromise about offshore wind power in Maine that would put a moratorium on projects close to the Maine coast.

Maine Senate says no to decriminalization of drug possession

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate shot down a proposal to make drug possession for personal use a civil violation as opposed to a crime.

Maine woman sentenced to five years for sex crimes involving a minor

An Augusta woman who pleaded guilty to taking and sharing inappropriate photos of a young girl will spend five years behind bars.

Police investigate after man found dead following altercation in Lincoln County

Maine State Police say they’re investigating the death of a man in Somerville.

Woman killed after pickup runs stop sign in Brownfield

A crash in Brownfield on Tuesday left one woman dead.

To aid island during pandemic, students forgo senior trip

This year, members of Islesboro Central School’s Class of 2021 — all 13 of them — were eyeing a trip to Greece, or maybe South Korea. But they wound up going nowhere.

Commission selects new clean energy generating projects

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has selected bids for six new solar projects and an existing wind farm project as part of its mandated shift toward clean energy.

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Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

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Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

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Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

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Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

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No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.