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Fireworks restricted or banned in some Maine towns
Press Herald
As the Fourth of July approaches, towns and cities around the state are reminding Mainers about limits on the use of consumer fireworks, which are banned in many communities – including Portland – and restricted in some others. At the same time, …

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‘Historic’ travel numbers expected for July 4th weekend in Maine
Press Herald
According to AAA, Maine’s average gas price is $2.25, about 5 cents lower than last year. Flight travel in New England over the weekend is expected to grow almost 6 percent, but the number of passengers coming into the Portland International Jetport …

Maine House gives initial approval to state budget; shutdown still possible
Press Herald
Enough House Republicans opposed the budget bill during Friday’s first vote to potentially block final passage, although that margin could change as vote-wrangling continues and Maine inches closer to the first government shutdown in 26 years.
Committee Votes to Send Budget Proposal to House and SenateU.S. News & World Report
Governor says shutdown is needed ‘for the future of Maine‘STLtoday.com

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Man dies at Cumberland County jail
Bangor Daily News
Around 7:15 p.m., corrections officers found him unresponsive. Officers performed CPR, but Barnes died, according to deputies. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division, the Portland Police Department and the Maine Medical Examiner …
Westbrook man dies in custody at Cumberland County JailPress Herald
Inmate dies just over hour after arriving at jailWMTW Portland
Law enforcement investigating inmate death in PortlandBristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

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Portland attorney Frank nominated as top federal prosecutor in Maine
The Forecaster
PORTLAND — Longtime prosecuting attorney Halsey Frank has been nominated to be Maine’s top federal prosecutor. The nomination by President Donald Trump of Frank to become U.S. attorney for the District of Maine was announced June 29 by U.S. Sen.