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Downeaster could see more trips to Boston by summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A movement is afoot to move the train station in Maine’s largest city and add more trips to Boston.

Maine, Nevada senators eye expanded rural broadband

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of senators has proposed providing up to $15 billion in matching grants to help expand rural broadband access.

Volunteers needed at COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) One of Maine’s largest health networks is looking for volunteers to help with COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the state.

Town board in Maine contends mask mandates violate the ADA

PARIS, Maine (AP) The leaders of a town in western Maine say the governor’s executive order requiring people to wear masks during the pandemic violates the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Maine governor delivers virtual State of the Budget address

A day after the nation surpassed the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills paid tribute to Mainers who’ve died in the pandemic and praised the state’s perseverance while providing her vision for an economic path forward on Tuesday.

New York man sentenced in killing of New Gloucester woman in 2017

A New York man will serve 48 years behind bars for the killing of a Maine woman more than 3 years ago.

Maine SOS to testify on Capitol Hill in support of election reform

Maine’s top election official will be testifying before Congress this week in support of a sweeping electoral reform package proposed by Democrats.

Maine drug agents make arrest after months-long investigation in Hancock County

Maine drug agents have made an arrest in connection with heroin and fentanyl distribution in Hancock County.

Police identify young girl killed in Lincoln house fire

Authorities have identified a 7-year-old girl who was killed in a fire in Lincoln on Monday night.

Out-of-state hunters might have to hire guides in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Out-of-state hunters in Maine might soon be required to hire licensed guides to hunt big game.

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