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New York man accused of drug trafficking arrested after arriving in Maine by bus

A New York man has been arrested on drug charges following a tip from the public.

Two water related injuries at Acadia National Park send 2 people to the hospital by lifeflight

Two people, an 18 year old man and a 6 year old boy were taken from Acadia National Park by Life Flight in one day on Friday.

Health care workers and other supporters protest vaccine mandate in Portland

At least 300 people gathered near Maine Medical Center to call for personal choice in medical decisions.

Maine Turnpike rollover sends two people to the hospital

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash Friday morning on the Maine Turnpike.

Governor Mills announces vaccine mandate for Maine healthcare workers

In light of coronavirus outbreaks at two Maine hospitals, and rising case numbers due to the Delta variant, Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the state.

Police identify victim of fatal house fire in Portland

Portland police said 73-year-old David Goodell died in the house fire on August 4th.

Back-to-work bonus programs attracts just 400 workers, report says

Maine’s back-to-work bonus program attracted just 400 workers in June and July.

Waterboro man charged in crash that killed two people outside restaurant

Police have arrested a man accused of crashing into and killing two people in Waterboro.

Thomas College announces changes to vaccination policy

A private college in Maine has made changes to it’s vaccination policy and will require students to be vaccinated when they return in the fall.

Maine adult-use marijuana sales continue to climb, break June record

Sales of adult-use recreational marijuana in Maine broke a record again in July.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

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Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

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Maine School District Responds After Backlash Over Principal’s ICE Costume

The district says the situation occurred off RSU 9 grounds.

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Platner Campaign Experiences Yet Another Shakeup in Staff

The campaign has endured several departures.

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Maine Churches, Schools Open Chapters of Late Charlie Kirk’s Organization

At least 20 Turning Point chapters have been established at colleges, high schools and churches in Maine.

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Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.