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Maine school officials delay start of fall sports

The Maine Principal’s Association has taken the advice of state regulators and delayed the start of the fall sports season at Maine’s schools.

Governor extends Maine’s State of Civil Emergency

Governor Janet Mills extended Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for 30 days.

Maine man held without bail in connection to fatal shooting

A Maine Superior Court justice has ordered that a Lewiston man be held without bail in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month.

Maine town that fired manager without cause settles lawsuit

RUMFORD, Maine (AP) A town in Maine that fired its manager without documenting cause has settled a wrongful termination lawsuit she brought against it.

CMP kicks off incentives for car-charging stations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power is launching a $4,000 incentive for installation of 240-volt charging stations for electric cars.

Letter dims hopes for quick resolution to fall school sports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A letter from state officials to the Maine Principals’ Association is dimming hopes for a quick resolution to fall high school sports.

Chelsea man accused of making false report following shooting

A man from Chelsea who called police claiming to have been shot has now been summonsed for making a false public report or alarm.

Maine CDC warns of potential hepatitis A exposure at Saco restaurant

Maine’s CDC says staff and customers at a Saco pizza joint may have been exposed to Hepatitis A.

Body of missing NH man recovered 12 miles from empty kayak

The body of a missing kayaker from New Hampshire has been recovered by the Maine Marine Patrol.

Westbrook police investigate after shots fired from vehicle

Police in Westbrook are investigating a report of shots fired over the weekend.

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