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Explosion and fire caused by gas leak at Waldo County home leaves 3 people dead
Three people have died as a result of an explosion and fire in Montville.
Portland International Jetport to close primary runway as upgrades get underway
The Portland Jetport says it’s temporarily closing its primary runway starting next week.
Maine proposal to let tribe regulate drinking water advances
(AP) The Maine Senate on Wednesday joined the House in voting to give the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point the right to regulate its own drinking water following years of complaints about water quality.
Maine looks to improve heating assistance program
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might make it easier for residents to access heating assistance.
MDEA says Thomaston woman sold cocaine laced with fentanyl that caused overdose
Drug agents say a Thomaston woman is accused of supplying cocaine laced with fentanyl to a person who overdosed.
Mainers reluctant to update licenses or IDs in accordance with new federal guidelines
Mainers could have a difficult time boarding airplanes a year from now.
Maine to end pooled coronavirus testing for classrooms next month
The governor’s administration says the state’s pooled coronavirus testing program for Maine classrooms will come to an end in May.
Plan for Maine Space Corporation to boost industry approved
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a proposal to create a public-private partnership to help grow the state’s aerospace industry.
Maine governor touts training for health care workers
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A $21 million initiative aimed at strengthening Maine’s health care workforce by connecting employers and individuals with training and education programs has launched, Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday.
Maine lawmakers vote to close loophole on out-of-state waste
The Maine Legislative gave final approval Tuesday to bill aimed at closing a loophole that allowed out-of-state garbage to be dumped in a state-owned landfill.