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Maine governor’s inaugural committee still owes $60K

The fundraising committee for Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration celebration still owes the capital city $60,000.

Police in Greater Portland area look to identify suspects in commercial burglary spree

South Portland police say they’re working with other departments in the area to identify suspects in a series of commercial burglaries.

Crews extinguish boat blaze on Portland’s waterfront

Firefighters responded to a boat fire on Portland’s waterfront Tuesday morning.

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.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.