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Police search for missing Lincoln man who walked away from wreck in Lee

Maine State Police are asking for help finding a Lincoln man who walked away from a wreck in Lee and hasn’t been seen since.

Future of Gulf of Maine draws scientists, leaders to event

Scientists and leaders from New England and Canada are gathering in Maine this week for an event focused on what the warming of the ocean will mean for the region.

Maine will accept first marijuana business applications soon

Maine officials say the state will start taking applications to license recreational marijuana businesses before the end of the fall.

Election day in Maine includes two statewide ballot questions, several mayoral races

Mainers are heading to the polls today. There are just two questions on the statewide ballot and mayoral races will be decided in several cities.

Bus Company Reports More Than 50% Growth in Ridership

Newly released data shows Concord Coach Lines’ ridership in Maine is up by more than 50% from a decade ago.

Man who helped people escape building explosion improving

The condition of a building supervisor credited with getting people to safety before a deadly explosion in Maine has been upgraded from serious to fair.

Woman convicted for powder-filled envelope sent to Susan Collins

A federal jury has convicted a woman of mailing a letter that contained powder to the home of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

Death of Bangor man killed in apartment fire is ruled a homicide

The death of a Bangor man who died after a fire broke out in his kitchen has been ruled a homicide.

Tractor-trailer rolls over in Jay, driver injured

The driver of a tractor-trailer in injured after the truck rolled on to it’s side in Jay on Monday morning.

Governors association to hold summer meeting in Maine

The National Governors Association will hold its summer meeting in Maine’s largest city next year.

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Maine, Texas are Latest Fronts in Voting Battles on the Ballot

Republicans are pushing for major changes in the way the states conducts its voting.

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Thomaston Woman Accused of Trying to Run Over Border Patrol Agent

Police claim the suspects left the scene and was then arrested

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Deputies Looking for Driver Who Left Scene After Hitting Pedestrian in Pownal

Deputies say a man was returning to his vehicle from a walk in the woods when he was hit.

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Maine joins states suing over Trump administration’s decision not to tap into emergency SNAP funding

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is joining 22 other attorneys general and two governors who are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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Kennebec County deputies looking for missing 15-year-old

Police in Kennebec County are asking for help as they search for a missing teenager.