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Dayton Man and Mother Arrested After Domestic Disturbance

DAYTON, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police say a man and his mother have been arrested after a domestic disturbance in Dayton Wednesday

Body of Man Found Near Maine Medical Center in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland are investigating the discovery of the body of a man who was found unresponsive near the Maine Medical Center

Police: Be on the Lookout for Home-Invading Wild Turkey

Police in Maine say they’re on the lookout for a wild turkey that broke into a home through a bedroom window.

A Glimmer of Hope for Moose in Far Northern Maine

Maine hunters might be allowed to harvest more of its iconic land mammal this year because of strong survival rates in the northern parts of the state.

Restaurateurs Accused of Writing Bad Checks, Leaving State

Officials say a pair of high-profile restaurateurs who owe thousands for civil judgments and now face criminal charges regarding bad checks have left the state.

NOAA Says New Protections Will Help Young Cod Grow

The federal government is touting new protections for young cod as a way to help rebuild the population of the fish.

Ice Carousel? Yes, that’s a Thing, and it’s Taking Shape

SINCLAIR, Maine (AP)   Folks in Maine’s St. John Valley are going for a world record for the largest ice carousel

Peace Be with You, but Use Sanitizer: Handshake Back at Mass

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it’s OK to shake hands at Mass again, though churchgoers should still be mindful of the presence of influenza

Portland Police Loosen Hiring Policies for New Recruits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland, Maine will now consider new recruits who are non-citizens and who have recently used marijuana

Maine Gov. LePage Wants to Boost Pay for the Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to boost the salary for the next governor

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A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

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A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

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Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

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Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...