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March 21, 2019

Maine bill aimed at guaranteeing menstrual products for inmates 'not needed,' GOP lawmaker says

A Republican lawmaker in Maine on Friday argued that a bill to guarantee free tampons, pads and menstrual cups for state prison inmates was unnecessary — and warned against attempts to "micromanage" the criminal justice system.

March 10, 2019

Maine fire chief dies after suffering medical episode while attending firefighter's funeral

A small-town Maine fire chief died Sunday after suffering a medical episode while attending the funeral of a firefighter who was killed battling a blaze last week, the state's governor said.

February 18, 2019

Massachusetts high school football player, 17, among 2 dead in Maine snowmobile accidents

A Massachusetts school community is grieving Monday after news emerged that Troy Marden – a 17-year-old varsity football player – was one of two victims in a pair of fatal snowmobile accidents in Maine over the weekend.

February 13, 2019

Suspected bank robber slipped on ice in front of cop while trying to flee: police

A suspected armed robber who had just swiped an undisclosed amount of money from a Maine bank didn’t get very far after he slipped on ice outside – and in front of a cop.

January 24, 2019

Fatal beating of metal band bassist captured by Facebook Messenger video, affidavit says

A Maine state police affidavit indicated a fatal beating of musician Jason Moody was captured on video by Facebook Messenger by the alleged assailant’s cellphone in Bangor.

January 9, 2019

Drunken daughter, 21, cracked dad's skull twice with poker, piece of firewood, authorities say

A Maine woman accused of splitting her father's skull after beating him with a fire poker and piece of firewood pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge on Tuesday, a report said. 

December 24, 2018

Maine GOP congressman ends legal challenge to Democrat's victory

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, announced Monday that he was ending his legal challenge to the election of his Democratic opponent under the state's new ranked-choice voting system.

December 18, 2018

Last GOP congressman in New England files appeal in bid to keep seat

The last remaining Republican congressman in New England filed an appeal Tuesday that seeks to undo the election of his Democratic opponent under Maine's new voting system, asking the court to act quickly as the swearing-in of new U.S. House members nears.

December 13, 2018

Ranked Choice Voting litmus test in Maine could pave way for other states

Ranked Choice Voting, or "instant runoff" elections are put to the test in Maine, and could spread across the country.

December 5, 2018

Defendant gets 40 years, blames gender identity struggle for fatal stabbings of parents

A teenager who told authorities she "snapped" and killed her parents while struggling with gender identity and acceptance was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison.