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As polls close, ‘No CMP Corridor’ continues on

After a failed attempt to get on the ballot this year, a new petition drive has began aimed at blocking…

Polls have closed, though no guarantee on results for Senate race

Nothing has been ordinary as it relates to elections in Maine. From a recording breaking number of absentee ballots, nearly…

Auburn man charged in fatal shooting of 18-year-old

Police in Lewiston have charged a 20-year-old Auburn man in connection with a fatal shooting on Halloween night.

Woman who killed ex-husband in front of kids loses appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the conviction and 32-year prison sentence for a woman convicted of murdering her former husband in front of their young children.

Conviction, life sentence upheld in killing of Maine deputy

Maine’s Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and life prison sentence for a man who killed a sheriff’s deputy in April 2018.

Maine’s ranked choice voting rules and procedures, explained

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) For the first time in U.S. history, voters will use ranked choice voting to determine their pick for president of the United States.

Mainers vote in U.S. Senate race, the most expensive contest in state history

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The most expensive political race in Maine history is drawing to a close, and voters are now getting the final say.

Maine becomes first U.S. state to use ranked-choice format in Presidential contest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A historic election is taking place in Maine, where voters are using a ranked choice voting system to determine the state’s electoral votes for the first time in U.S. history.

New Hampshire residents vote in gubernatorial contest, congressional races

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Voters are choosing between Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and Democrat Dan Feltes on Tuesday.

State police identify two people found dead in Richmond

A man and woman who were found dead in Richmond on Monday have been identified.

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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

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Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

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

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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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Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.