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Mainers to participate in Lyme disease vaccine trial

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years.

Missing 12-year-old located in Portland

UPDATE: Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday evening that Mbacu had been found safe. 

Fugitive wanted in New Hampshire taken into custody after police pursuit in Portland

Police in Portland say they arrested a man wanted in New Hampshire following a brief pursuit on Monday.

Police asking for information related to Lewiston shooting

There were no injuries following a report of a shooting in Lewiston on Saturday night.

Senator Collins announces nearly $50 million in infrastructure grants for Sanford and Bangor

Today in Washington, U.S Senator Susan Collins announced that Maine will receive nearly $50 million through the federal RAISE grant program.

Man charged with killing stepson in Oxford County

A man is charged with murder after allegedly killing his stepson in Oxford County.

Woman rescued after getting stuck between rocks at Buxton park

A 22-year-old woman had to be rescued after her leg got stuck between two rocks at Pleasant Point Park in Buxton on Sunday.

St. Peters Italian Bazaar kicks off week of festivities

The St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar planning committee kicked off a week of festivities on Friday by delivering the Italian national flag to Portland City Hall

Beach to Beacon crowns champions for first time in 2 years

The Beach to Beacon 10k returned Saturday morning after a 2-year absence.  The muggy conditions played a factor for many…

Three Maine colleges file briefs in legal battle over affirmative action

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges are backing two other U.S. schools that are defending their use of affirmative action for admissions.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Maine Wood Carvers Grow Worrisome of Dying Craft

Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

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Missing Hancock County Woman Found Safe

Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.