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Chemicals found in well water near Kittery landfill
KITTERY, Maine (AP) Officials in Kittery have found elevated levels of industrial chemicals and arsenic in well water near the town’s landfill.
Maine’s lucrative baby eel fishery starts this week
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s lucrative fishery for baby eels starts on Tuesday.
Senator Angus King want to know impact of national park attendance
King has called on National Park Service Director Charles Sams for a congressional briefing about the subject.
Maine island library wants your banned books
There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular Christmas show. Now there’s an island for unwanted and banned books, too.
Maine gov plans $850 checks for residents hit by inflation
Maine’s governor released a revised budget proposal on Friday that would increase checks the state plans to send to residents to $850.
Waldo County man accused of causing window damage with BB gun
Police have charged a Searsmont man who they say is responsible for causing window damage in several towns.
Maine to receive $45M for road improvement projects
Maine is set to receive about $45 million to improve roads around the state, including in its capital city.
Embattled Maine county treasurer misses reelection deadline
A Maine county treasurer did not meet the deadline to file for reelection after he refused to leave office when he was arrested last year for the alleged stalking and harassment of a woman.
Maine housing bill passes through committee with amendments
A Maine legislative committee has approved an amended version of an affordable housing bill that aims to allow denser housing developments to fix a growing lack of affordable homes in the state.
Gov. Mills proposed funding boost for behavioral health
Governor Janet Mills is proposing nearly $20 million to help bolster the state’s behavioral health services.