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No Limited, Research Fishery For Shrimp This Year, Either

The shutdown of the New England shrimp industry will extend to a limited, research-based fishery that has helped provide a small amount of shrimp to the public in the past.

Fishing Boat Takes on Water, Gets Coast Guard Help off Maine

ST. GEORGE, Maine (AP) Emergency responders escorted a commercial fishing boat to safety in Maine after it started taking on…

Belfast to refund real estate company $380K in property taxes

The Maine city of Belfast plans to refund a property owner nearly $400,000 because of a drop in tax valuation.

5 Percent Increase in Visitors to Katahdin Woods & Waters

The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument saw a modest increase in visitors this summer, and the superintendent hopes for even more visitors once highway signs are installed.

Hospital Receives $4M Gift From Former LL Bean President

A Maine hospital has received a $4 million donation from the family of the late L.L. Bean president Leon Gorman.

Maine’s Jackson Laboratory to Expand in China

A Maine biomedical science laboratory says it is growing its presence in China.

Record Low Temperatures Set in Maine

It’s bitter cold in Maine, enough to set some record temperatures.

Nurse Claims She Was Fired From Prison for Reporting Issues

A Maine nurse has sued a health care contractor employed by Maine prisons, claiming she was fired when she raised concerns over unsafe practices.

University Settles Sexual Harassment Suit With Professor

A University of New England professor has reached a settlement with the school over sexual harassment claims.

Governor Says He’ll Appeal Latest Medicaid Expansion Ruling

Maine’s Republican governor plans to appeal a state judge’s ruling that lays out a timeline to implement Medicaid expansion as voters demanded in 2017.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.