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Lobster Bait Restriction Coming as Fishery Deals With Crunch

Interstate fishing regulators are looking to get out in front of potential problems caused by exotic bait in case there is a bait crunch in the lobster fishery next year.

Governor Continues Legal Fight Against Attorney General

Republican Gov. Paul LePage is taking his legal fight against Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Janet Mills to Maine’s high court.

Dive Teams Recover Body of Lobsterman Who Fell Overboard

Dive teams have found the body of a man who fell off a lobster boat Tuesday morning.

Former Hospital Worker Charged with Placing Hidden Cameras in Staff Bathrooms

Bangor Police say a Hampden man was arrested on a warrant charging him with 15 counts of Invasion of Privacy.

Maine Officials Hope to Stop Beavers from Flooding Road

FARMINGDALE, Maine (AP)   Officials in a Maine town are trying to prevent beavers from flooding an important road

Maine School Strengthens Partnership with Icelandic Colleges

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    A Maine university has signed an agreement with a pair of Icelandic schools about collaborating on a new degree program in ocean food systems

Oxford Man Killed in Logging Accident

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN) Auburn Police say a local man was killed during a logging accident on Monday afternoon. First responders…

Three Suffer Non-Life Threatening Injuries After Monday Morning Crash in Windham

A head-on crash on Roosevelt Trail, or Route 302, in Windham on Monday morning sent two women to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Governor Makes Secret Trip To Spain

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s office confirms he traveled to Spain to meet with leaders of the company that owns Central Maine Power.

Another Woman Granted Protection Order Against DA Candidate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A judge has signed a protection order barring a candidate for district attorney from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

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5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

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Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.