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Drive to give books to Maine first graders seeks new schools

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A program that has a goal of giving a book to every first grade student in Maine is hoping to increase the number of participating schools.

Gas prices up in Vermont, down in Maine and New Hampshire

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England.

Maine moose hunters had less success than normal in 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine moose hunters had less success than usual during last year’s hunt despite an increase in hunting permits.

Maine state senator resigns to take job in federal SBA

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Democratic state senator in Maine said Tuesday that he will resign to take a post within the federal government.

Over 50K Maine acres to be protected by conservation push

FAYETTE, Maine (AP) More than 50,000 acres of land around Maine will be conserved as part of a land protection drive, according to a charitable foundation.

Just about every kind of stormy weather that can happen did happen in Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm brought just about everything Maine weather can offer all in one day, just depends on where you are.

Grants to support free after school meals coming to Maine

Full Plates Full Potential works to combat child hunger says it is awarding more than $80,000 to school districts and nonprofit organizations around the state.

Maine to help fire departments fight fires on wild lands

Maine is awarding money to rural fire departments in the state to help with wildland fire fighting.

Everything you need to know to stay ahead of the storm from WGME

Here is the latest update on the storm from CBS 13

Announcers fired by Houlton Radio Station for body shaming on-air

Two announcers calling a High School Basketball game were fired after they made remarks about the players weight captured on a hot mic they didn’t realize was live.

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