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Feds contribute $128M to high-speed internet in Maine

The money will be used by the Maine Connectivity Authority to bring affordable, high-speed broadband to more Maine people and businesses.

Emerald ash borer emergency declared in new area in Maine

The order limits the movement of ash trees for planting and ash tree products such as logs, pulpwood, lumber and firewood from areas that are considered likely to harbor the pest.

Maine football season upended by COVID-19 and referee shortages

COVID-19 and a shortage of referees is scrambling the start of Maine’s high school football season.

Marine is remembered at Great State of Maine Air Show

The Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey is like the one Capt. Benjamin Cross was helping to fly during an aviation training accident off the coast of Australia in 2017.

Colby’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence names director

Amanda Stent has authored or co-authored more than 100 papers and is a regular speaker on the subject of natural language, which gives computers the ability to understand human text and spoken words.

Former Scarborough Downs space is sold out

The former horse racing track will become an “Innovation District”

Lewiston fire burns garage and vehicle late Friday

No one was hurt in the Friday Night fire in Lewiston, however a vehicle was destroyed and garage heavily damanged

NH Gov. Chris Sununu feeling better after treatment for bleeding ulcer, spokeswoman says

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu was hospitalized Friday for a bleeding ulcer, but a spokesperson says he’s improved after a transfusion.

Popular Old Port bar and restaurant to reopen in the future, owner says

Amid a rash of business closures caused by the pandemic, one popular Portland joint says it’s reopening.

Maine Guard soldier accused of sexually abusing colleague

A Maine National Guard soldier has been charged with sexually abusing a colleague while serving on the southern border, officials said.

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Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

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Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.

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Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.