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Maine drug agents make arrest after months-long investigation in Hancock County

Maine drug agents have made an arrest in connection with heroin and fentanyl distribution in Hancock County.

Police identify young girl killed in Lincoln house fire

Authorities have identified a 7-year-old girl who was killed in a fire in Lincoln on Monday night.

Out-of-state hunters might have to hire guides in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Out-of-state hunters in Maine might soon be required to hire licensed guides to hunt big game.

Cinemagic closing movie theater locations across 3 states, including Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A New Hampshire-based movie theater company will permanently close all locations in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sugar shacks prepare to welcome visitors for Maine Maple Sunday

Maine’s celebration of all things maple is going to be held next month despite the pandemic.

Threshold met for referendum on $1B utility corridor project

Maine election officials say opponents of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor have collected enough signatures to move forward with a referendum.

Senators want to protect federal first responder benefits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of senators including Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has proposed a law it said would make certain first responders get full retirement benefits if they’re injured on the job.

Maine asks residents to look out for invasive moth

SMYRNA, Maine (AP) Maine forestry managers say it’s time for residents to keep an eye out for an invasive species of moth in the state.

Maine police investigate discovery of body in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are investigating the discovery of the body of a young woman on Main St. in Lewiston.

Medical team arriving by boat with vaccine on Maine islands

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vaccinations are coming to Maine’s islands.

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