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Maine woman dies after falling down waterfall
Witnesses say 29-year-old Tanisha Barry was in a pool above Small Falls with a friend when she got close to the edge, stumbled and fell down the falls.
Maine to make abuse protection laws easier to understand
Maine has changed its protection from abuse laws in an attempt to make them more accessible and understandable for survivors of domestic violence.
Juvenile arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Brooks
Police say one man is dead and a juvenile is in custody after a shooting in Waldo County on Friday.
Massachusetts man convicted on rape charges arrested in Maine
A convicted rapist who authorities say ran off during his trial was arrested in Maine.
Portland can no longer guarantee shelter for asylum seekers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city says it can no longer guarantee housing for asylum-seeking families.
Maine close to ridding license plates of obscenities
The rackin’ frackin’ sassafrassin’ salty language on hundreds of Maine license plates is one step closer to being removed from the road.
Maine CDC issues advisories for consumption of freshwater fish due to PFAS
Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing an advisory for the consumption of freshwater fish from seven bodies of water in the state.
Man experiencing mental health crisis prompts closure of Piscataqua River Bridge
Crisis negotiators were on the Piscataqua River Bridge Thursday morning where a New Hampshire man was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Group reserves $5M in TV ad time for Maine governor’s race
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Democratic governors group backing Gov. Janet Mills’ reelection campaign is reserving $5 million in television advertising, underscoring what’s expected to be a hard-fought and costly battle.
