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Maine fishing boat owner says its not at fault for sinking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The owner of a Maine boat carrying four fishermen that sank off Cape Cod last fall has asked a court to declare it is not at fault.

NPS cancels search for Acadia carriage tours operator

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The National Park Service said it has cancelled its solicitation of a contractor to operate carriage tours in Acadia National Park due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mural honoring centennial of women’s suffrage will go up in Maine

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn represent one of six sites to be selected for murals honoring the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

Maine to consider bill aimed at protecting virus patients

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A bill that would protect COVID-19 patients’ rights is set to be proposed Monday by Maine Democrats.

Maine teacher placed on leave after controversial posts about school trainings

The training was implemented this past fall after a noose was found in a Latina teacher’s classroom at the private East Machias school.

Recreational marijuana sales boom despite pandemic

State authorities report sales have exceeded $4 million and dozens of new businesses are in the pipeline.

Rats running rampant in South Portland neighborhood

The city is unsure what is leading to the growing infestation, but there have been reports elsewhere of rats relocating in the pandemic, with restaurant dumpsters no longer an easy food source.

Olympia Snowe joins growing chorus of Maine politicians calling for Trumps removal from office

Former Maine U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe called for the resignation of President Trump Saturday on social media.

Governor Mills unveils details of new spending plan to address pandemic-related revenue shortfall

Governor Janet Mills unveiled a new spending plan on Friday that she says will not raise taxes.

King, Pingree advocate for Trump’s removal from office

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation support the use of the 25th Amendment to try to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol.

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