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Maine lifts quarantine and testing requirements for some northeast states, requires masks at many businesses

Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday announced another change to the state’s policy for out-of-state visitors from some additional northeast states.

Real estate lenders accused of defrauding Maine homeowners

An ongoing lawsuit accuses 21 of Maine’s largest banks and private real estate lenders of defrauding homeowners for millions.

UMaine students to return to campus in the fall

Officials with the University of Maine System say students and staff will be returning to campus in the fall.

Two Bangor men charged in credit union robbery

Bangor police have made two arrests in connection with a robbery at a local credit union.

UMaine System offers fall coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will be offering coronavirus testing to all seven of its universities as students and faculty return this upcoming fall semester. 

Body found in Penobscot River identified as missing man, police say

Police say the body recovered from the Penobscot River is that of a Veazie man who was reported missing in January.

Portland schools set to vote on resource officers

Portland’s school board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to keep school resourse officers. 

Fire Safety top priority amidst skyrocketing firework sales and dry season

As countless firework shows are cancelled state and nationwide, many people are going to their local firework supply to light up their own skies this July 4th. However, with an already record-breaking season for bush fires in Maine, fire safety is more important than ever. 

Two Brunswick Children injured in ATV accident

A 12 year old girl and 9 year old boy were seriously hurt after they crashed into one another’s ATVs Sunday. 

Proposal would make parks free for more Disabled Veterans

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill introduced by a pair of New England senators that would make disabled veterans able to attend national parks for free.

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Police are asking the public to help them locate a missing Burlington woman.