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Maine moving business reaches agreement after AG investigation into illegal practices

Maine’s Attorney General says a moving and storage company will pay $125,000 for engaging in illegal business practices, including threatening customers who left negative reviews.

Warmer Maine winters bring earlier maple syrup production

Some Maine maple syrup producers are starting their tree tapping season over a month ahead of schedule due to warmer temperatures this winter.

Man wanted for sex crimes arrested after forcing his way into a York home, police say

Police say a man wanted in connection with a sex crimes case in New Hampshire was arrested after he forced his way into a home in York on Monday.

Mainers must brace for a third storm Wednesday afternoon

Maine is to receive its third winter storm in 6 days this Wednesday with snow expected in the mountains starting in the afternoon.

Over 35,000 without power following Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm left over 35,000 CMP customers without power, the majority of them residing in York where the community saw a mix of rain, snow and ice.

Cape Elizabeth police, citizens make multiple attempts to return adventurous seal to the ocean

A wayward seal is back in its natural habitat after going on an adventure in Cape Elizabeth during Monday’s snowstorm.

Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff following California shooting

Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all U.S. and state of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the 10 people who were killed in a shooting at a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park, California.

Man dies after hit-and-run near Maine, New Hampshire line

Police say a man was walking toward Fryeburg when he was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in neighboring Conway, New Hampshire.

Priest cleared of abuse allegations assigned to Auburn parish

A priest who was accused of sexual abuse was assigned to a new parish in Auburn on Monday.

Portland police investigate ‘suspicious’ death after discovering body at campsite

A man’s body was discovered Wednesday afternoon at a campsite near the Fore River Parkway trail system in Portland and police are calling the death “suspicious.”

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

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