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State reviewing applications to open recreational marijuana business

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The first week of applications to open marijuana businesses in Maine has been busy.

Rep. Chellie Pingree to vote for impeachment, Rep. Jared Golden undecided

Representative Chellie Pingree says she’ll vote for articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Maine State Police and drug agents seize more than $130,000 in drugs

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency and Maine State Police seized more than $130,000 in drugs following a traffic stop on I-95 in Bangor.

Police search for man accused of stabbing woman in Windham

Police are searching for a man in connection with a stabbing in Windham Thursday.

Windham school in lockout after stabbing in nearby neighborhood; police search for suspect

A lockout was put in place at a Windham school due to a reported stabbing in the area.

States express support for offshore wind in Gulf of Maine

Several states are expressing support for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine.

Firefighters save Christmas presents from fire in South Portland

No one was hurt and some Christmas presents were saved from a fire in South Portland on Thursday afternoon.

Police in Livermore Falls warn residents of new scam

Livermore Falls police say they were notified of a new scam on Tuesday.

Maine man taken into custody after allegedly killing cat and shooting at family

A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly killed a cat and shot at his wife and children as they fled their Milo home.

Fewer deer, turkeys and bears killed by Maine hunters

The number of deer, turkeys and bears killed by hunters this fall were all down from last year in Maine, while moose hunters were more successful.

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Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

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Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

The manager of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine is stepping down for family-related reasons.