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UMaine launches drive to encourage vaccinations for students

The University of Maine system is urging it’s students to get vaccinated on Wednesday.

Police believe missing Maine teen may be accompanied by New York man

Police are asking for help finding a missing teen from Western Maine.

Maine set to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The wait is almost over for many Maine residents who have been anxious to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Bates College on lockdown amid flurry of new coronavirus cases

Bates College is on lockdown following a surge in coronavirus cases on campus that the school blames on recent gatherings.

Maine pharmacies to see 46% increase in vaccine supply this week

An increase in the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Maine’s pharmacies comes just in time for an expansion of vaccine eligibility in the state.

Maine AG concludes use of force by Bangor police officer was justified

Maine’s Attorney General has determined that the use of force by a Bangor police officer in 2018 was justified.

Two officers injured while trying to take robbery suspect into custody in Bangor

Two Bangor police officers were injured after trying to arrest a man accused of robbery and assault at a convenience store.

Police investigate crash in New Gloucester

Police in Cumberland County say a single-vehicle crash sent one man to the hospital.

Two People Arrested for Stealing Mail

STANDISH (WGAN) — After stealing multiple pieces of mail from mailboxes in Standish early Sunday morning, two Mainers face multiple…

Portland police charge homeless man for threatening display of airsoft rifle

Portland Police say a homeless man is accused of threatening a person with what appeared to be real gun.

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Mills Could Announce U.S. Senate Run Next Week

Axios reports a source says the announcement will certainly happen this month

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UMaine Fort Kent Hosting First-Ever Poutine Fest

The gathering is being described as a way to celebrate the  Acadian culture.

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State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

The Buxton Fire Department was called in and extinguished the fire.

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Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

A woman was injured in a fire at a warming center in Lewiston.

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Remains found in Kennebec County during missing person investigation

Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Clinton.