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Maine experiencing ‘unprecedented’ boat traffic amid pandemic

Maine’s Harbormasters are reporting the busiest summer for Maine’s waters in recent memory.

Governor’s administration distributes gas meters to fire departments in wake of deadly Farmington blast

Maine Governor Janet Mills says her administration has purchased gas detection meters for twenty fire departments across the state.

Job search requirement for unemployment benefits resumes

As of this week, Mainers will have to start searching for a new job in order to keep their unemployment benefits.

Buxton police search for armed robber

Police say a suspect is still at large after committing an armed robbery at a Buxton store on Saturday.

Buxton Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Suspect Still at Large

Buxton Police say a suspect is at large after committing an armed robbery at a local store.

Swastika drawn on Black Lives Matter sign in Waldo

A chilling act of vandalism has prompted an investigation by Maine State Police. A swastika appeared on a Black Lives…

One new death, 12 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday

One new death, and 12 additional cases of coronavirus according to the Maine CDC on Saturday. The new death was…

Sen. King: Delays, overtime limits at postal service harmful

Maine Senator Angus King is warning that changes at the U.S. Postal Service, including a ban on overtime, are harmful to Maine residents and may hamper the agency’s ability to deliver absentee ballots.

Rumford man charged in sexual assault of 8-year-old

Police say a Rumford man is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.

Wiscasset man accused of forcing officer off road charged with OUI

A Wiscasset man faces an OUI charge for a second time after allegedly forcing a police vehicle off the road

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Maine Ballot Questions Reflect National Political Issues

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Two ballot measures represent the latest efforts to put two hot-button national issues directly before voters in Maine.

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Maine Agency Issues Recall of Cannabis Vape Cartridges

The recall is for Yani adult use vape cartridges called "Watermelon Chimera."

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Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

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Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

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Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.