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Police identify two men found dead in Farmington

Police have identified the two men found dead inside of a residence in Farmington on Tuesday morning.

Brookfield seeks to stop plan for sea-run salmon on Kennebec

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The owner of four dams on the Kennebec River is suing to stop the governor’s plan that could imperil the dams.

PPP, championed by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, extended to May 31

(AP) President Joe Biden signed off on an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program that was championed by Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

Maine Lobster Festival cancelled again due to pandemic

(AP) Maine’s celebration of all things lobster is a no-go for this summer.

Maine CDC works to get more vaccine doses to small pharmacies

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is working to get more COVID-19 vaccines into small and independent pharmacies in the state.

Maine Democrats push through $8.3B budget without GOP support

The Maine Legislature has given final approval to an $8.3 billion budget with Democrats pushing it through over Republican objections.

Investigation launched after two bodies are found inside Farmington home

Authorities say two people were found dead inside of a home in Farmington on Tuesday.

Fire displaces residents at Lewiston apartment building

No one was hurt but residents were displaced after a fire broke out in Lewiston early Tuesday morning.

Maine woman faces possible life sentence for drug trafficking

A Maine woman could spend life behind bars for her role in a drug trafficking ring.

Lawyers clash over $1B hydropower transmission corridor

Attorneys for conservation organizations and an electric utility are clashing the adequacy of environmental reviews of a key portion of a power transmission project in Maine.

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Turner Man Arrested in Connection to 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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The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.

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Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…