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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.

Remains of missing Portland woman recovered in Bangor, police say

The remains of Cathy Pride, who was reported missing by her family on May 8, 2019, were recovered on April 5, 2022 in a wooded, industrial area off of Odlin Rd. in Bangor, according to a press release from the Portland Police Department.

Perry man drowns after boat overturns on remote Downeast pond

A 75-year-old Perry Man drowned Tuesday afternoon when his boat overturned on a small remote pond in Downeast Maine.

Infections grow, hospitalizations hit 2-month high, in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The number of COVID-19 infections is growing in Maine, with the seven-day average more than doubling since May 2.

Maine fishermen set record for value in 2021

Maine’s fishing industry set a state record for the value of seafood species brought to the docks in 2021.

Former candidate charged with child porn allowed back online

A former Maine gubernatorial candidate charged with possession of child pornography can get back online, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Maine governor, congressional delegation weigh in on draft Roe v. Wade opinion

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins raised concerns over a leaked draft initially believed to be that of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

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