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Maine to see hottest temperatures in over a decade

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Emergency officials have tips for staying safe and beating the heat as temperatures soar in Maine.

Cooling Centers In Portland

The City of Portland is alerting residents that two cooling centers will be available to the public this week.

MEMA Urges Awareness and Caution Ahead Of Extreme Heat

AUGUSTA, MAINE — Maine is forecast to experience temperatures above 90 in most locations tomorrow with widespread 90s on Wednesday…

Girl injured in ATV crash last month dies of injuries

An 11-year-old girl who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in Dover-Foxcroft has died.

Austin Theriault wins primary in Maine’s second district

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Republican state lawmaker Austin Theriault, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the chance to…

Man holding a burning gas can charges at police and is fatally shot by a deputy, authorities say

BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A man holding a burning gas can who charged at police was fatally shot by a…

Republicans seek to unseat Democrat in Maine

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Two Republican state lawmakers, one endorsed by former President Donald Trump, are seeking the chance to…

Hiram man fatally shot by trooper responding to domestic violence call

A man was fatally shot by a state trooper in Hiram on Friday morning.

Traffic stop in Aroostook County leads to drug charges for New Hampshire man

A New Hampshire man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on I-95 in Maine.

Westbrook city leaders approve plan to increase number of shelter beds in the city

The Westbrook City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that will open the door for more shelter beds in the city.

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