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Maine Dealing With “Flash Drought”, Continued Fire Danger

The flash drought conditions developed over the past several weeks

Bacteria Advisories Lifted at 4 Southern Maine Beaches

Beachgoers had been advised not to make contact with the water while the advisories were in place.

21-Year-Old Has Life Threatening Injuries in Cumberland Co. Crash

The crash is being investigated by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division

2 Alarm Fire in Coastal Scarborough Taps Out Hydrant System

The fire was elevated to two alarms because of heavy fire conditions

Case on Medicaid Cuts to Abortion Providers Heard in Portland

President Donald Trump’s policy and tax bill blocked Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood.

Dexter man accused of assaulting 7-month-old

An investigation into child abuse in Dexter led to domestic violence charges for a local man.

Sanford police looking for bank theft suspect who used fake ID

Police in Sanford are looking for a man accused of using a fake ID to steal thousands of dollars from two banks.

Man Rescued After Falling Off ledge at Water Fall in Oxford County

Maine Game Wardens say six agencies assisted in the rescue.

Bowdoin College Named in Lawsuit Alleging Admissions Scheme

The suit accuses schools known to be highly selective of dangling early admission at inflated costs

Southern Maine Elevated to Very High Fire Danger

Most of the southern half of Maine is now under “Very High Fire Danger”, which is a step up from…

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