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Maine confirms new chief justice for highest court

The Maine Senate has confirmed a veteran district court judge as the new chief justice of the state’s highest court.

Maine restaurant that drew controversy for flouting pandemic restrictions set to reopen

A Maine restaurant that made headlines for refusing to observe the state’s health and safety guidelines during the pandemic is set to reopen under new management.

Seapower chairman paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works

(AP) The chairman of the House seapower subcommittee is paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works on Thursday.

Age gap persists in Maine vaccinations, but under 40 gaining

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A much higher percentage of older residents in Maine have had their coronavirus vaccines, but younger residents are starting to catch up.

Police still investigating pond death in central Maine

NEW VINEYARD, Maine (AP) Police in Maine said they are continuing to investigate the death of a 43-year-old woman in New Vineyard whose husband said the vehicle they were in went into a pond.

Woman found dead in New Vineyard after telling police her husband’s car was submerged in pond

Maine State Police are investigating the death of a woman whose husband called the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to report his vehicle was submerged in a pond.

Bill to open Maine primaries gains bipartisan support

A Maine bill that would allow unenrolled voters to vote in party primaries has gained bipartisan support in the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and the support of former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe.

Police investigating shooting in Portland that left neighbors with broken windows

Portland police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night.

Bangor is bringing back fireworks this Fourth of July

Bangor is bringing back its Fourth of July celebration with a road race, parade and fireworks.

Collins cheers Canadian reopening bid

Sen. Susan Collins said the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s move toward reopening its border with Maine this summer is good news for both countries.

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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.