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The land is a 3.2-acre waterfront parcel located in the Washington County town of Meddybemps.

Poliquin lost to Democrat Jared Golden in the 2018 general election.

The awards recognized members of the State Police and civilians who have gone above and beyond in the last year in service to the state.

Hunters are allowed to start laying bait on July 31, and they can hunt with the use of bait from Aug. 30 to Sept. 25.

It is unclear how much Maine stands to receive.

Maine came in at 15th in the nation for poverty rates.

There are several attractions that are not on the list for free admission, including Acadia National Park.

Both Senate and House will reconvene on Thursday, beyond the originally planned Wednesday special session adjournment.

The bill requires the state to close Long Creek by the end of June 2023.

The State Fire Marshal’s office says a deadly fire in Winterport Thursday morning was accidental but have not released the exact cause.

Those whose license has been suspended or revoked are not eligible.

For the residents of Appleton and Hope, some who may not even have any internet access at all, some of the best in broadband will soon be at their fingertips.

The legislature had been using the Augusta Civic Center as a temporary home.

The bill was opposed by law enforcement agencies and others.

The celebration will take place on Aug. 21 in downtown Auburn and Lewiston.

Gas prices in Maine are17.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and $1.06 higher than a year ago.

Governor Millis is holding a virtual new conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday to update the Moving Maine Forward Plan.

The President was particularly interested in Maine’s success at reaching rural communities with vaccination clinics.

One bill before the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee would establish Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, for businesses that sell products in the state.

The Governor says she’ll also offer up a separate bond proposal and supplemental budget in the coming days to complement the Jobs and Recovery Plan.

Maine has one of the oldest population in the country.

The Maine Department of Public Safety announced that Maine Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin is retiring effective Friday.

The bill would require any rule changes that would significantly affect caregivers and growers be referred to the legislature.

Supporters of the plan say a study of the proposal found that Maine ratepayers could save over $9 billion over the next 30 years.

Colby College is getting a big gift toward student financial aid.

Thursday marks one year since the massive explosion at the paper mill in Jay.

The Maine Association of Realtors is opposed to the bill as written, saying annual testing is unnecessarily frequent.

The proposed action tightens ghost gun restrictions and requires pistol braces to be registered.

A gas nozzle that was incorrectly installed on a heating unit is to blame for an evacuation at the Puritan plant in Pittsfield Thursday night.

The Skowhegan State Fair will go on this year.