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Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.

An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.

Sanford invests in a better economic future

Sanford officials are hoping to see an economic revival for Maine’s seventh largest city through a string of investments they’ve made recently.

Two Maine labor groups advocate against Pine Tree Power

Two Maine labor groups are advocating to vote no on Question 3 this November. The question, if passed by voters, would replace CMP and Versant with Pine Tree Power as the state’s public power.

Crash in York County claims life of Limerick man

A Limerick man was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in North Waterboro Friday morning.

Saco woman reported missing after hospital stay

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman from Saco.

Eastern equine encephalitis virus confirmed in mosquitoes in York County

Maine health officials say mosquitoes in Lebanon have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus.

Toddler struck by tow truck in Chelsea dies

Maine State Police say a toddler was killed after getting hit by a tow truck in Chelsea.

Healthy Maine Expo bringing together health and family fun this weekend in Portland.

You probably never thought healthcare could feel like a carnival, but that’s sort of how it felt on Saturday!

Warning issued to anyone venturing too close to the ocean during Lee

The Scarborough Fire Department has warned they may not be able to launch an ocean rescue in during the height of Lee.

Hurricane Lee Exits Maine leaving a path of destruction

Mainers are bracing for Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring rain and powerful wind gusts to the state Friday.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.