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Investigators say butane caused blast at Auburn home

An explosion at a home in Auburn sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday night.

Gas prices fall again in Maine as demand stalls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Clam industry growing as climate change warms Gulf of Maine

The annual clam harvest value is around $2.6 million, up from just over $10,000 in 2004.

Maine warns of fake text messages claiming to be from DMV

The scammer is sending text messages claiming to be the “Maine DMV.” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the scammers do not represent Maine and recipients should not click on the link.

Maine’s largest district to get help diversifying teachers

The district said the training would benefit schools because demographics of teachers employed in Portland haven’t kept up with the pace of diversification of the student population.

Mercy Hospital to relocate by early Janaury

Mercy Hospital in Portland is preparing to move to a new location.

The City of Portland is asking you to help them not declare a parking ban Sunday Night

Parking ban or not if you can avoid parking on the street tonight please do so

Many Maine Cities and Towns are declaring parking bans for tonight’s storm

A number of cities and towns across Maine are asking you not to park on the street tonight, here is a list

Casco Bay High School students march to mail college applications

A rite of passage returned to Portland Friday.

Maine’s largest airport adds flights to Nashville, New York City

The Portland International Jetport is adding two new summer flight destinations.

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A man accused of causing a standoff with police in the town of Peru was found dead.

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A memo this week instructs agencies to use the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce their work forces.