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Auburn Police Charge Two in Drug Trafficking Operation

Auburn say three people, including two from Georgia, were arrested in a drug trafficking investigation

Cold weather sports on thinning ice as global warming heats up Maine lakes

Maine lakes are warming twice as fast as the air around us, with the lakes of northern New England warming on average 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since the 1980’s.

Child welfare watchdog highlights more issues within Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services

A report from the state Child Welfare Services Ombudsman shows ongoing and “significant” struggles in Maine’s child welfare system, which are negatively impacting child safety.

Man struck by SUV in Portland hospitalized with serious injuries

A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries as a result of a crash in Portland on Friday.

Maine Breaks Record for Amount of Tick-Borne Disease Cases for Second Consecutive Year

More than 3,200 cases of tick-carried Lyme disease were reported between January and December, which is an increase of 275 over the year before.

Police looking to identify person of interest in Auburn attack that left two teenagers injured

Two girls were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from the incident.

U-Haul Report Shows People Moving to Maine

Maine ranked 13th out of all states and jumped 18 places, up from number 31 a year ago.

Fairfield Man Dies Trying to Cross I-95 Off-Ramp

Maine State Police say Mark Michaud of Fairfield died at the scene

Maine Lawyer Receives Presidential Citizens Medal

Bonauto led arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 in the case that legalized same-sex marriage.

Bangor Police Looking for Missing Man

The man has reportedly not been in contact with his family since the first week of December.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.