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High number of seal deaths linked to bird flu, feds say

An unusual number of seals are becoming stranded and dying off Maine this summer, and avian influenza is to blame, the federal government said Tuesday.

Portland police say group shot fireworks at officers responding to shooting victim

Portland police say one man was shot in Kennedy Park the night of July 4th.

Portland Police make drug arrest Sunday

Portland police makes an arrest in hopes of taking a dent out of the drug problem

Female inmate found dead at the York County Jail

There are not many details at this time on a 34-year-old woman who was found dead at the York County Jail

Sanford family missing since June 29, last seen in Rumford

A family from Sanford is missing, have you seen them?

Three cars stolen and many others broken into in Westbrook

Of course it’s a good idea to lock your car and take the keys no matter where you are – Westbrook authorities are warning people that applies especially in their city as several cars were broken into or stolen recently

3 People have lost their home in a Standish apartment building fire on the 4th of July

An apartment building fire in Steep Falls as displaced at least 3 people

Another motorcycle-related death in Maine continues troubling trend

This is the 19th motorcycle-related fatality in the state this year already. Compare that to 21 in total last year. 

Man wanted for double killing in Maine arrested in Maryland

A man wanted for the killings of two people in Maine was arrested Friday in Rockville, Maryland, officials said.

Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

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The Fire Marshall says the case is being investigated as a vehicle theft connected to arson.

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Man Rescued While Sinking in Coastal Mud in Brunswick

Police say Matthew Alexander got stuck in the mud and couldn’t get back to shore.

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Arrest related to South Portland shooting prompts lockdown at Gorham schools

Gorham schools were placed in "secure status" on Thursday while police made an arrest nearby as part of a shooting investigation.

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Acadia National Park to remain mostly operational amid government shutdown

The popular Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park will be closed to motor vehicles as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.