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Health officials push for more vaccinations as highly contagious COVID variant spreads in Maine

Some Maine health experts are warning about the increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19, especially among people who are unvaccinated.

Portland police make two arrests following incident that sent officers to the hospital

Police in Portland say two people have been arrested stemming from an alleged assault that led to three officers being sent to the hospital.

Body of missing Freeport woman found by fisherman

The body of a Freeport woman who was reported missing last week was found a few miles offshore.

Mainer injured in fatal plane crash

Authorities have identified a man who died and another who was injured after their small plane crashed in New Hampshire.

Maine entertainment venues get pandemic grants

41 entertainment businesses in Maine were granted over $22 million to help save the entertainment industry from pandemic closures.

Changes could be made to Maine’s child protective system

A lawmaker from Belfast is concerned about policies in place regarding Maine’s child protective system. According to the Portland Press…

Bills to expand voting access in Maine approved by lawmakers

Maine lawmakers have approved a slate of law changes aimed at expanding voter rights in the state.

Police ask for information about missing woman last seen in Freeport

Police in Lincoln County are asking for help finding a 55-year-old woman last seen on Wednesday afternoon.

Saco police charge man with burglary after hours-long search

Saco police say a man who tried to elude police was arrested and charged in connection with a burglary.

Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy downpours, threat of flash flooding to Maine

Maine was getting drenched by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Elsa Friday.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.