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Maine loon population dips for 2nd straight year but remains strong

Bird counters have found fewer loons in Maine this year than the two previous years, but the total population remains much stronger than three decades ago.

Bill to expand access to dementia care for veterans passed

The four members of the delegation said the proposal will provide the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with more flexibility so they can allow veterans to receive the care they need.

Maine State Police launch investigation in an incidient in Robbinston

Maine State Police out of Troop J and Major Crimes North are investigating an incident that occurred in Robbinston. This…

More than a dozen vehicles burglarized in Gray

On Friday night, over a dozen vehicles in the area of Shaker Road in Gray were burglarized. The Cumberland County…

Wreaths Across America distributes 1.7 million Maine-made wreaths

In what what has become a long standing annual tradition, Wreaths Across America says 1.7 million wreaths are being placed on veterans’ graves at 2,557 locations this year.

Seaweed industry in Maine rare winner during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for much of Maine seafood, but the seaweed sector of the industry has found a way to grow during the crisis.

Cruise industry expects delay to 2021 season in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The cruise ship industry in Maine is preparing for a delay to the state’s 2021 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cumberland County moved to “yellow” under state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has moved Cumberland County to the yellow category in the latest update to it’s COVID-19 health advisory system for Maine’s schools.

Man shot and killed by police during armed confrontation in Lincoln County

Police say a man was shot and killed during an armed confrontation with officers early Friday morning in the town of Jefferson.

Judge declines to stop $1B power line in western Maine

A federal judge has declined to intervene to stop construction of a 145-mile electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.

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Missing teens found after traffic stop in Portland

Portland Police say they located two missing teenagers from the Augusta area during traffic stop overnight Thursday morning.