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More Than 26K Acres in Maine North Woods to Be Protected

A pair of conservation groups says it is purchasing more than 26,000 acres of forestland in Maine’s remote North Woods.

Gas Prices Up slightly In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices have risen slightly in northern New England.

Sailor Featured In Times Square Kiss Dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died. George Mendonsa was 95.

Shrimpers Hope Industry Lost To Warm Seas Won’t Be Forgotten

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Glen Libby looks back fondly on his days as a Maine shrimp trawler, but he’s concerned about what seafood lovers will think if the shuttered fishery ever reopens.

5 Maine Hospitals Among 25 Nationwide Receiving Federal Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Five Maine rural hospitals are among 25 vulnerable hospitals nationwide getting help from a new federal program

Police: Woman Tried to Bail Out Boyfriend While Intoxicated

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a woman who they say was trying to provide bail for her boyfriend while she was intoxicated has been taken into custody

Inmate Attempts Suicide at Maine Jail

A Maine inmate was hospitalized after a suicide attempt.

3 Seriously Injured in Brunswick Crash

A crash in Brunswick Sunday afternoon seriously injured three people.

Windham Man Arrested in Saturday Shooting

A Windham man was arrested early Saturday morning after a shooting incident.

Juvenile in New Hampshire Charged with Murder

Police arrested a juvenile in New Hampshire and charged them with second degree murder after a body was found Friday night.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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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.