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Driver Charged in Crash That Left Baby Seriously Injured

Police have charged a box truck driver for his role in a crash in Maine that left a 10-month old seriously injured.

3 School Districts in Maine Report Whooping Cough Cases

Three school districts across Maine say they’ve received reports of students diagnosed with whooping cough.

Maine’s Bear Hunt Could See Changes This Year

Legislators might consider changes to Maine’s bear hunt in the coming year as the state grapples with a growing population of the animals.

Coca-Cola Announces Closure of Farmington Sales Center

Coca-Cola says it is closing a sales office in Maine, and offering the 12 employees there other positions in the company.

Maine Man Charged With Manslaughter for Fatal Truck Crash

A grand jury has handed up an indictment of a Maine man in connection with a fatal tow truck crash last year.

Home Confinement Resident On Escape Status Found In Maine

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire corrections officials say a home confinement resident who removed his ankle monitor and was put on escape status has been found in Maine.

Maine Seeks Ideas How to Spend Farm Bill Conservation Money

UNION, Maine (AP)   Agriculture officials in Maine are looking for farmers, foresters and others to come forward with ideas about how to spend conservation funds from the federal Farm Bill in the state

Maine Gets $1M for Early Education, Pre-Schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators say the state is receiving more than $1 million from the federal government to boost preschools and early education programs in the state

Report Finds Lack of Mental Health Services for Children

The administration of Maine’s new Democratic governor has released a report finding the state is struggling to help children with unmet needs for mental health services.

Mills: More Than 500 Mainers Have Coverage Under Expansion

Maine’s new Democratic governor says more than 500 Mainers already have health care coverage under voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.