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Veteran hiring drive in Maine finds jobs for more than 280 service members

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine drive to hire military veterans has helped find jobs for more than 280 service members.

Woman Found Dead in Ossipee River

A Sebago woman who was reported missing Saturday has been found dead.

Multiple stab victims at Old Orchard party early Sunday morning

Two men were stabbed at a party in Old Orchard Beach early Sunday morning.

A Bill Would Replace About $3 Million in Federal Funding to Maine’s Family Planning Network

A Maine bill would replace about $3 million in federal funding to the state’s family planning network that was lost…

York Hospital allowed doctors not licensed in Maine to participate in surgeries

According to documents from Maine’s Department of Health and Human services, York Hospital was sanctioned for allowing two doctors who were not licensed to practice medicine in Maine to participate in surgeries.

Lewiston police respond to two unrelated incidents involving hatchets

Police in Lewiston are following up on two unrelated incidents involving hatchets.

Proposal would bar Portland landlords from charging application fees

A proposal in Portland to prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants application fees now seems unlikely to be approved by city councilors.

Defrocked Massachusetts priest appeals sex abuse conviction

A defrocked Massachusetts priest is appealing his conviction of sexually abusing a young boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s.

Residents of Maine city want to halt large salmon farm

Dozens of Maine residents say they’re opposed to the building of a large salmon farm in the coastal city of Belfast.

Portland Jetport to receive $4.5M for improvements

The federal government is providing nearly $4.5 million for improvements at Maine’s largest airport.

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