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Female students shadow Maine's political leaders

Female students shadow Maine's political leaders

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- This legislative session is the first one in Maine history in which the two top leadership positions - Senate President and Speaker of the House - are being held by women.

 

Former Bangor mayor gives state restructuring ideas

Former Bangor mayor gives state restructuring ideas

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A former mayor of Bangor held a news conference Thursday outlining some of his ideas to restructure state government.

Oil dealers, fishermen object to off-shore energy bill

Oil dealers, fishermen object to off-shore energy bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The legislature is considering a bill that would encourage the development of off-shore wind and tidal power.

Oxford Aviation owner claims dispute is forcing layoffs

Oxford Aviation owner claims dispute is forcing layoffs

OXFORD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The owner of an aviation company in Oxford County claims a dispute with the county is forcing him to lay off workers.

Judge hears recording of Toby's confession during trial

Judge hears recording of Toby's confession during trial

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Michael Toby's murder trial continued Thursday.

Maine budget gap shrinks again

Maine budget gap shrinks again

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's state budget prospects are looking a little better as the budget gap shrinks again. The gap between revenues and expenses -- pegged at $438 million a few weeks ago -- is now around $310 million.

Deliberations continue in Matinicus shooting trial

Deliberations continue in Matinicus shooting trial

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) -- Jurors have been sent home for the day without reaching a verdict in the trial of a Maine lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in a feud over lobster traps.

Golfing season off to earliest start

Golfing season off to earliest start

HERMON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and now the golf courses are beginning to open. Hermon Meadow Golf Club opened Thursday, the earliest it's ever opened.

Flower show brings a taste of Spring to Portland

Flower show brings a taste of Spring to Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- This year, visitors to the Portland Flower Show will be taking a walk on the wild side.  The theme is "Gardens Gone Wild".

Good Shepherd gets big donation thanks to Cheverus

Good Shepherd gets big donation thanks to Cheverus

AUBURN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Good Shepherd Food-Bank received a donation on Thursday which will go long way in helping feed hungry families.

Legislative committee hears Oxford casino bill

Legislative committee hears Oxford casino bill

Augusta, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) -  A bill that would bring a casino to Oxford County went before lawmakers in Augusta today.

Dispensaries part of Maine medical marijuana plan

Dispensaries part of Maine medical marijuana plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's had a medical marijuana law for more than a decade, but it did not include a way to distribute the pain-easing drug.

In The Arena: William Cohen

In The Arena: William Cohen

(NEWS CENTER) -- Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense William Cohen talks about current political battles in Washington and  struggles around the world on this edition of In The Arena.

Anziani returned to Maine

Anziani returned to Maine

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Bangor say they have returned Edgard Anziani to Maine to face a murder charge.

Maine island weather station back on line

MATINICUS ROCK, Maine (AP) -- A weather station on an uninhabited island 25 miles off the Maine's coast is working again after being out of service for more than a year.

 
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