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$4M Job to Improve Maine’s Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal Starts

The ferry terminal that passengers use for trips to Vinalhaven island will be under construction until the spring so it can accommodate a new boat.

Businesses Which Produce Marijuana Submitted 40 applications For Conditional Licenses to Operate in Maine the Day Forms Rolled Out

Businesses which produce marijuana submitted 40 applications for conditional licenses to operate in Maine on the day forms were rolled…

Sally Struthers is No Longer Part of Ogunquit Playhouse’s ‘Annie’ After Breaking Her Leg

Sally Struthers is no longer part of the cast of the Ogunquit Playhouse’s production of ‘Annie’ after breaking her leg…

Maine institute gets grant to boost access to local seafood

A Maine research institute has received a boost from the federal government for a drive to increase access to local seafood.

Maine police seize 5 tractor-trailers over unpaid tolls

Maine State Troopers have seized five tractor-trailers over unpaid tolls.

Woman jailed, ordered to pay $100K for Social Security fraud

Federal prosecutors in Maine say a woman has been sentenced to about a year in jail and must pay back more than $100,000 for Social Security fraud after collecting benefits that were intended for her daughters.

Trial of Maine mom accused in 10-year-old girl’s death gets underway

The trial of a local woman accused in the death of her daughter is underway.

Army Corps of Engineers hears public feedback on CMP’s corridor project

Opponents of a proposed $1 billion project that would bring Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid are urging the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a full environmental impact statement.

Maine takes step toward recreational pot sales, business owners now applying for licenses

Maine’s path to legalized sales of marijuana has cleared a major hurdle with the state making applications for retail businesses available.

Cianbro chairman indicted after cannon incident that sent football referee to hospital

The chairman of Cianbro Corp.’s board of directors has been indicted on several charges in connection with the firing of a small cannon at a Maine Maritime Academy football game.

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1 hour ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

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A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

15 hours ago in Local

Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

16 hours ago in Local

Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

23 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

2 days ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…