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Well-known substance abuse counselor dies in Nobleboro crash

Police say a well-known substance abuse counselor died in a Nobleboro crash Thursday morning.

West Coast Consulting Firm to Write Maine’s Pot Regulations

A Los Angeles consulting firm will help Maine write its recreational marijuana regulations.

Deep Cut for Herring Fishermen, Who Seek Key Bait Fish

Fishermen who seek one of the most important bait fish on the East Coast are likely to see a dramatic reduction in the amount they are allowed to harvest next year.

Road Projects Around Maine Get Major Boost From Feds

Three transportation projects around the state of Maine are getting a boost of nearly $27 million from the federal government.

Judge Lets EPA Rework Standards for Rivers Fished by Tribes

A Maine tribal nation is fighting a federal judge’s move to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to rework former President Obama’s administration’s higher water quality standards for rivers fished by tribes.

New Owners Have Big Plans for Desert of Maine

The new owners of a desert attraction located on the coast of Maine say they are planning big changes.

Police: Fatal Crash Kills 80-Year-Old Counselor

A Maine county sheriff’s department says an 80-year-old substance abuse counselor who worked closely with the department was killed in a crash.

Fishing Quotas for Cod, Haddock to Get a Boost Next Year

Commercial fishermen will be able to catch a little bit more cod and haddock off New England next year.

Riders React When School Bus Driver Collapses

ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) — Police say two elementary school students came to the rescue after their bus driver collapsed behind the wheel in New Hampshire.

Where Is Maine’s Best Drinking Water?

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) — A panel of judges says the best tasting water in the state of Maine can be found at its northern edge.

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