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PUC Votes to Conduct Audit of CMP's Smart Meter Program

PUC staff had raised concerns that the cost of the program was significantly higher than estimated, and that those higher costs could be passed onto ratepayers.

Officials: Maine Teen Died from Asphyxiation

The state Medical Examiner's Office says today said the cause of Nichole Cable's death "asphyxia due to compression of the neck.''

Fredette Backs Maine Budget Despite Tax Increases

House Minority Leader Kenneth Fredette of Newport says he is backing a $6.3 billion budget plan that Gov. Paul LePage has promised to veto.

Camera Streams Video of Arctic Terns in Maine

Explore.org in collaboration with the National Audubon Society went live with the camera today on Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Michaud Launching 'Exploratory Campaign' for Governor

Maine 2nd District Congressman Mike Michaud says he's launching an "exploratory campaign" for the Democratic nomination.

Maine Lawmakers Advance Hospital Debt Payment Plan

The House gave initial approval to the bill today, a day after the Senate passed the measure.

Cumberland Inmate Charged with Punching Guard

Jail officials say the May 29 brawl in a medium-security housing unit started as a dispute between two inmates over magazines.

Canadian Man Sentenced on US Drug Charges

Charles Maillet of Dieppe, New Brunswick, was also sentenced Wednesday to five years of probation in connection with an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine pills into the U.S.

Suspect in Augusta Stabbing Caught

Police, acting on a tip, say 44-year-old David Delesline was located around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near where the attack took place.

Sanford Man Pleads Guilty to Raping Teen

Dane Bosley pleaded guilty Wednesday to gross sexual assault as the second day of his trial in York County Superior Court was about to begin.

Maine Ocean Wind Prototype to Generate Power

The University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center will connect the VolturnUS offshore wind turbine to the electrical grid today.

Maine Bill Requires Pictures of Pawned Goods

Supporters say the bill is intended to make it harder for criminals to sell stolen goods and help theft victims, small business owners and police.

Maine Gets Federal Grant for Low-Achieving Schools

Federal officials say the $1.7 million grant will go to the state Department of Education, which will run a competition and award smaller grants to local school districts.

Dog Shot With BBs 80 to 100 Times

Officials say 1-year-old black lab was taken to Lincoln County Animal to be spayed when workers noticed the BB pellets.

Maine Senate Gives First Nod to GMO Food Labels

The Democratic-led state Senate gave initial approval to the bill on Wednesday.

2 Arrested in Limington Burglary

York County Sheriff's deputies arrested 30-year-old Ahmed Farah and 30-year-old Muse Keyse, both of South Portland, on Wednesday.