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Maine Weighs Death With Dignity Bill Again

Maine, the state with the oldest residents, could allow adults with a terminal disease to ask for a fatal dose of prescription drugs under a Democrat’s bill.

39-Year-Old Man Killed in Collision in Peru, Maine

A 39-year-old man has been killed in a head-on collision in Peru, Maine.

Woman Hurt in Maine Apartment Fire Dies From Injuries

Police in Maine say a woman has died after suffering injuries in a fire earlier this week.

Prisoner at Maine State Prison Dies

The Maine Department of Corrections says a prisoner has died at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

Maine Could End Non-Medical Opt-Outs for Vaccinations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities

Maine Could Allow Ranked Voting in Governor General Election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  Maine could expand its system that allows voters to rank their candidates from first to last on the ballot

Maine Records 1st Pediatric Death in 3 Years

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the state has recorded its first pediatric death caused by influenza in three years.

Police Investigating Human Remains Found in Maine

Human remains have been found in a wooded area in Maine.

Portland Man Charged in Killing Appears in Court

A Portland man charged a fatal shooting last month has pleaded not guilty.

A Horse, a Highway, a Whisperer — and a Happy Ending

A deputy-turned-horse-whisper is getting credit for saving a wandering horse in Maine.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

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Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

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Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

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Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

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48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.