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Collins helps propose bill to help military spouses save for retirement

Under the bill, businesses with 100 employees or fewer would be eligible for a tax credit of up to $500 per year per military spouse.

UMaine calls on land managers and citizen scientists to help collect ticks

The university says land managers and citizen scientists collect the ticks, which are then identified and tested for pathogens.

Surveillance footage led investigators to suspect in 2012 Portland killing

Portland’s police chief is extending his thanks to investigators for solving a cold case dating back to 2012.

Maine’s live venues impacted by pandemic can apply for federal grants starting this weekend

A new program established as part of the American Rescue Plan will provide financial aid to struggling live venues.

Maine counties moved to yellow designation under school health advisory system

Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Motorcyclist charged in road rage incident in Knox County

Police arrested and charged a motorcyclist after he allegedly pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident.

Police ask for help finding missing Rockland man

Police in Maine are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man from Rockland.

Maine grant program may aid tourism, hospitality industries during pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might create a grant program designed to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industries, which have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine passes bill to expand care for non-citizen immigrants

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine bill that would expand health care options for immigrants who are not U.S. citizens has passed a test in committee.

FBI warns New Englanders about fake government agent scams

The FBI’s Boston office is warning New Englanders about scammers claiming to be a government official and using intimidation or threats to get money from victims.

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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.