Thousands of gun-rights activists descend on Richmond to protest Democrats’ plans to pass gun-control legislation.
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Heating pipe bursts in Russian hotel, boiling water kills 5
5 people died and 6 more were injured when a heating pipe burst and flooded their hotel rooms with boiling water.
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Hundreds rally at 4th annual Women’s March in Portland
Sarah A. Tedlow of Lewiston said she marched to raise awareness about racism and equality.
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Pompeo breaks silence on alleged threats to envoy in Ukraine
The secretary of state says he believed the allegations would prove to be wrong but that he had an obligation to evaluate and investigate them.
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Another loaded gun found in a bag at Portland jetport
A Hampden man told officials that he did not know his firearm was in the backpack.
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Snowfall totals
Androscoggin County Auburn: 8 inches Lewiston: 5 inches Turner: 5 inches Lisbon: 2 inches Oxford County Otisfield: 8.1 inches Oxford: 4.2 inches Dixfield: 3 inches Franklin County Farmington: 2.5 inches Kingfield 0.5 inches New Sharon: 0.5 inches Cumberland County Raymond: 11 inches Cumberland: 10.8 inches New Gloucester: 9.1 inches Source: National Weather Service
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Gathering in Augusta marks anniversary of 1973 abortion decision
Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Conservative commentator’s South Portland speech canceled, triggering free speech fight
A Republican student group that wants to host Michelle Malkin no longer has official status, UMaine says, adding that it didn’t pressure a hotel into canceling the event.
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Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.