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Governor’s administration releases new plan for students to return to school

The plan is aimed at providing support for schools that implement new health and safety measures for students and teachers in districts that choose to return to in-class learning.

Maine man convicted in killing of 19-year-old requests new trial, claims lack of evidence

A man found guilty in the killing of a 19-year-old is requesting a new trial, claiming a lack of evidence.

Man charged in connection with armed robbery in York

A man accused of robbing a gas station in York has been arrested.

Hannaford to phase out sale of tobacco products

Shoppers at Hannaford will have to start looking elsewhere for tobacco products.

Governor endorses Sara Gideon in U.S. Senate race

The Democrat challenging Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins now has the governor’s blessing.

Police investigate after Knox man trapped beneath vehicle in driveway dies

Police in Waldo County say a man died after getting trapped underneath a vehicle in his driveway.

Belfast Summer concerts stay afloat with nautical solution

For over 25 years, Belfast has had the pleasure of hosting musicians in its streets on a weekly basis as part of the ‘Belfast Summer Nights’. However, the pandemic and social distancing put a halt on this heartwarming tradition. That is, until its founders devised a creative solution: boats!

Police encounter alligator during Skowhegan drug bust

A Skowhegan search warrant led to the arrest of three people and the confiscation of roughly $12,000 worth of heroin, cocaine, Fentanyl, and other drug related paraphernalia, as well as a two-foot long live alligator. 

Pandemic might be contributing to overdose spike, experts say

Portland overdose prevention workers have speculated that the recent spike in overdoses in the region may be caused by the pandemic. More specifically due to the isolation many have faced at their most vulnerable time.

Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

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Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

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A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

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Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

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State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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No Injuries in Chaotic Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire on I-295

Troopers say a vehicle crashed into the center median at about 7 am.