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Maine police officer being remembered after fatal 2018 shooting

The life of a Maine police officer who was killed in the line of duty is being remembered three years after his death.

Police ask for help locating missing Livermore Falls teen

Police in Maine say they’re looking for a missing teenager from Livermore Falls.

Lewiston motorcyclist arrested following alleged high-speed chase with police

A motorcyclist from Lewiston accused of surpassing 150 mph while leading police on a chase is now in custody.

Maine jails seek COVID-19 vaccines for inmates

Some county jails are making alternative arrangements to get COVID-19 vaccines for inmates because of the slow pace of deliveries from the Maine Department of Corrections.

Moths that cause itchy rash primed for big year in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine Forest Service is warning residents that this could be an especially bad summer for a species of invasive moth that causes an itchy rash in people.

Murder trial is only 2nd since pandemic in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Jury selection got underway Monday in what’s only the second murder trial to be held in Maine since the start of the pandemic.

Consultant: Refurbished ferry terminal would cost up to $21M

The town has agreed to lease part of the 7-acre property to Bay Ferries, which has been trying to revive The CAT catamaran ferry service between Bar Harbor and Nova Scotia.

Less ice on Maine lakes could impact water quality, fish

Researchers and environmental advocates tell the newspaper that the change could worsen water quality by promoting the growth of algae.

Maine: New school caution urged as virus cases keep rising

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine officials are urging more precaution in schools due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in…

Maine close to bringing more local food into schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to aid public schools in buying more…

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