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Maine’s Attorney General is Calling For Congress to Provide More Resources to the Courts That Handle Minor Offenses Involving Veterans

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s attorney general is calling for Congress to provide more resources to the courts that handle minor…

Firefighters knock down fire at family-owned business

Local firefighters had a hard time knocking down flames at a Hollis business on Thursday.

Trial starting for Mainer charged with killing sister-in-law

The trial is getting underway for a Maine man accused of unloading bullets into his sister-in-law, stopping to reload, and continuing to fire.

Berwick fire department cited for violations after blaze that killed captain in March

BERWICK, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Labor cited a fire department in the state with violations after the death of a captain in March.

Vermont man sentenced for buying marijuana in Maine with intent to distribute

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Vermont man who authorities say bought a kilogram of marijuana in Maine to distribute to his friends in Vermont has been sentenced to probation and fined.

Maine supermarket chain launches school food pantry drive

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) A Maine-based supermarket chain says it’s launching a new initiative to tackle hunger and food insecurity in children, starting with a $1 million donation.

Police search for driver of van that fatally struck dog in Portland

Police in Portland are searching for the driver of a van who they say struck and killed a dog and then took off.

Temperatures dropping, but heating prices low in Maine

Maine heating prices are low at a time when residents are starting to crank up the heat.

Family hires firm to investigate deadly building explosion

The family of a Maine firefighter killed in a propane explosion has hired a law firm to investigate what caused the leak in the days leading up to the blast.

Maine electricity customers to get a break in 2020

AUGUSA, Maine (AP) The Maine Public Utilities Commission says most residential and business customers will be paying less for electricity from the state’s two largest utilities in 2020.

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