Here are the news headlines for Maine and New Brunswick for Thursday, August 29.

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State Police have arrested a 44-year old man they say was involved in a late night shooting in Belfast that left a woman dead and a man in critical condition.  Read more...

A convicted felon who police say threatened people with a gun at a home in Fort Fairfield has been arrested in Connecticut. Read more...

The Atlantic Convenience Stores Assn. says a study of more than 3000 cigarette butts from across New Brunswick shows that illegal tobacco is still a big problem. Read more...

Maine lawmakers are back in Augusta for a special session today to work on a $150 million bond package for roads and education.

State Rep. Alex Willette of Mapleton says he is suspending his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Mike Michaud. Read more...

 

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