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Dead Whale Found Floating in Cove Concerns Ocean Scientists

Maine scientists are curious to learn how a whale found dead and floating in a cove ended up there.

Maine Police Start Selfie Hashtag to Drum Up Support

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The South Portland Police Department is encouraging Mainers to snap a picture with a police officer to support law enforcementZ

Rockport Restores Server After Ransomware Attack

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP)   The Rockport Town Office reopened this week following a ransomware attack

Man Charged in Shooting in Garland

GARLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Garland

Report: Opioid Prescribing Declined Sharply Last Year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A national health report released this week indicates opioid prescribing has fallen over 13 percent in Maine last year, the sixth steepest drop in the nation

Woman Sentenced to 17 Years for Robbery, Death of Her Cousin

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   A Massachusetts woman who admitted her role in the robbery and death of her cousin in Maine will serve 17 years in prison

State Ferry Service Hike Doubles Prices, Sets Off Residents

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Some Maine residents are up in arms over a state ferry service hike that has more than doubled the price of a ticket

Officials Warn of Impostor Posing as Child Services Worker

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine health officials are warning state residents that someone is impersonating a child protective services caseworker

Police Find Abandoned Car from Chase Thursday Morning, Searching for Occupants

BUCKFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  A vehicle involved in a police chase Thursday morning has been found abandoned in a field in Buckfield

Waterville Plans to Move “Ticonic” Sculpture

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Waterville officials have approved funding to relocate a public sculpture

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.