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Marijuana is now Maine’s biggest agricultural commodity

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is known for its wild blueberries and potatoes but marijuana has surpassed them to become the state’s most valuable crop.

Portland city leaders welcome three new council members

The Portland City Council inaugurated three new members on Monday.

Warden Service says two missing elderly Mainers returned home safe

Maine Game Wardens say two elderly Mainers were found safe following searches that took place in recent days.

Massachusetts man charged after alleged attempted kidnapping in Maine

Police in Lewiston say a Massachusetts man accused of trying to kidnap a child has been arrested.

Crews work to restore power after more than 200,000 CMP customers lose service during storm

Central Maine Power was still working Monday to restore service after a major snow storm knocked out power to more than 230,000 customers.

Motel drug bust in Maine turns up drugs, cash, guns

East Millinocket police reported that they found 164 grams of fentanyl, 41 grams of methamphetamine, $6,658 in U.S. currency, and three firearms — two of which were loaded.

Collins & King aim to add York River to National Park System

The senators say designation as a Wild and Scenic River would make the York River eligible for more federal funding and resources to help maintain its free-flowing state.

$650K for maternal, children services in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s two U.S. senators say the state has received nearly $650,000 in federal funding to help…

283 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths, as Mills extends curfew

The Maine CDC reporting 283 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday with 3 additional deaths.

King, Collins team up to pass Save Our Seas Act 2.0 in Senate

Their proposal would seek in part to find uses for plastic waste to keep it from entering oceans in the first place.

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

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic…

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Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.