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DOJ boosts Maine efforts to tackle addiction crisis

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Public agencies in Maine have received more than $1 million in federal money to help fight the state’s addiction crisis.

Shooting death in Old Town ruled a homicide

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) Maine State Police detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man in Old Town and have interviewed the shooter.

Coin from the 1700’s unearthed in Maine

The copper penny, dated 1798, comes from the first decade of American-minted money in North America.

Colby College unveils new athletic facility

The new Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center will include an Olympic-sized pool, a year-round ice arena and three regulation-length basketball and volleyball courts.

Man found dead after Old Town shooting

One man was found dead in a residence in Old Town after an apparent shooting Saturday afternoon.

Drop in tourism fuels difficult time for Maine businesses

Maine businesses had a slow holiday weekend over the Indigenous People’s Day holiday weekend due to the lack of tourism…

4 sickened after consuming raw milk products from Maine farm

SHAPLEIGH, Maine (AP) – Maine officials are investigating four cases of people becoming ill from consuming raw milk products. The…

Maine’s historic ranked vote could play big role in election

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine’s historic use of a ranked voting system could play a role in the determining the…

42 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths Saturday

The Maine CDC reported 42 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, and no new deaths. This leaves the death toll at…

Lawsuit to extend absentee ballot deadline shot down by Maine Supreme Court

Maine’s highest court on Friday reaffirmed the deadline for absentee ballots in the November election.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.