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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.

Security breach impacts Maine State Police Database

A data breach has impacted Maine State Police’s information sharing database for federal, state and local law enforcement officials.

Maine towns and cities set to receive nearly $9 million in grant money amid coronavirus pandemic

Governor Janet Mills on Friday announced the distribution of nearly $9 million in federal grant money to 96 towns and cities in Maine that are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Bath Iron Works confirms fourth coronavirus case associated with shipyard

Bath Iron Works says a fourth employee has tested positive for coronavirus.

Caribou man charged with leading police on chase, striking state trooper

A Caribou man accused of leading police on a chase has been charged with striking a Maine State Trooper.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.