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Man accused of setting roadside fires throughout Maine charged with arson

Maine Forest Rangers say one man is responsible for setting over 20 roadside fires in Maine.

Police respond to crash involving two vehicles carrying students in New Gloucester

No one was seriously injured when two vehicles carrying students crashed in New Gloucester.

Man dies in Poland, Maine after setting himself on fire, officials say

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a 68-year-old man is dead after he set himself on fire outside a convenience store in Poland, Maine.

Endangered whale’s decline slows, but population falls again

The decline of an endangered species of whale slowed last year, as it lost about 2% of its population, but scientists warn the animal still faces existential threats and is losing breeding females too fast.

Missing juvenile sought in Waldo County found

UPDATE: Police said Tuesday that Ariana had been found safe and reunited with her family. 

Police charge New Hampshire father in killing of 5-year-old daughter

A New Hampshire father has been charged with the killing of his daughter. Police have been investigating the death of…

Red Cross seeks blood donations before holidays

The Red Cross is seeking donors to help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holiday season.

Vehicle strikes Westbrook church

A church in Westbrook was damaged when someone drove a car into the building Sunday evening.

Judge rejects bid to resume construction on $1B power line

A judge declined a request by developers of a $1 billion power line to resume construction, keeping the project on hold until a judge’s decision next year on the constitutionality of a referendum that halted the project.

Cape Elizabeth Voters to Decide on New School Proposal

If passed, Cape Elizabeth would build new elementary and middle school buildings and renovate Cape Elizabeth High School.

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.