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Maine meat processors get help opening new markets

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King say the funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help the businesses to meet packaging, labeling and food safety requirements.

3 people died and 2 others were hurt in Sunday morning fire

The blaze broke out just before 5 a.m. on Union Street near the corner of Sanford Street.

Saddleback Mountain open for the season

Saddleback was closed for 5 years and reopened last year. Today, Saturday 12/4 it opened again for the 2021-2022 season

Durham NH Police searching for a man who went missing Saturday Morning

A 22-year-old man went missing in Durham New Hampshire

Proposed connector could cut commute between Gorham and Scarborough

Transportation officials hope to reduce rush hour traffic in Gorham and Scarborough by building a connector.

High court keeps limits on lobster fishing in Maine to protect whales

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday against Maine lobster fishermen who sought to block new fishing restrictions that are designed to protect rare whales.

Police investigate report of shots fired in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood

Portland Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Thursday evening.

Maine CDC reports 795 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths as health officials expect arrival of omicron variant

There were 795 cases of coronavirus and two additional deaths in Friday’s update from the Maine Center for Disease Control.

Maine university to start search for new president

Maine’s public university system has formed a committee to find a new president for one of its largest campuses.

Police make 4th arrest in drug-related shooting in Machias

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a drug-related shooting death in Machias.

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Against the Odds: Maine’s Orchards Pull Off a Top-Quality Apple Harvest

Next year's apples might be a problem, but for now enjoy Maine's apples

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New report suggests electrical component to blame for foam spill at Brunswick airport

A new report says a faulty electrical component is likely to blame for the massive spill of toxic firefighting foam last year at the Brunswick Executive Airport.

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Boy struck by vehicle at Millinocket crosswalk

A boy was taken by Life Flight to the hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Millinocket.