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Gas Prices Up slightly In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices have risen slightly in northern New England.

Sailor Featured In Times Square Kiss Dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died. George Mendonsa was 95.

Shrimpers Hope Industry Lost To Warm Seas Won’t Be Forgotten

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Glen Libby looks back fondly on his days as a Maine shrimp trawler, but he’s concerned about what seafood lovers will think if the shuttered fishery ever reopens.

5 Maine Hospitals Among 25 Nationwide Receiving Federal Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Five Maine rural hospitals are among 25 vulnerable hospitals nationwide getting help from a new federal program

Police: Woman Tried to Bail Out Boyfriend While Intoxicated

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a woman who they say was trying to provide bail for her boyfriend while she was intoxicated has been taken into custody

Inmate Attempts Suicide at Maine Jail

A Maine inmate was hospitalized after a suicide attempt.

3 Seriously Injured in Brunswick Crash

A crash in Brunswick Sunday afternoon seriously injured three people.

Windham Man Arrested in Saturday Shooting

A Windham man was arrested early Saturday morning after a shooting incident.

Juvenile in New Hampshire Charged with Murder

Police arrested a juvenile in New Hampshire and charged them with second degree murder after a body was found Friday night.

Lobster Boat Captain Sentenced to Prison for Crewmen Deaths

A Maine lobster boat captain has been sentenced to four years in prison for the death of a pair of crewmen.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

4 hours ago in Local

Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

4 hours ago in Local

Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

23 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

23 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.