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Nor’easter slams Maine with heavy rain, powerful winds

(WGAN) A Nor’easter brought heavy rain and high winds to Maine Tuesday night and into the day on Wednesday.

Maine man charged after allegedly attacking family in Temple

Police say a man from Franklin County is accused of attacking a family and their dog while they were out for a walk.

Massachusetts driver charged in crash on I-95 in Maine

A Massachusetts man is facing an OUI charge after a crash on I-95 in Wells.

Maine health department to take new child protection steps

Maine’s health department said Tuesday it would make changes, including working more closely with hospitals and law enforcement agencies to improve child safety protection in the state.

Head-on crash in Searsport sends 3 people to the hospital

Police say three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Waldo County on Monday.

Body found in Belfast identified as missing woman

A body recovered from the water in Belfast on Monday has been identified as a woman who went missing in the area.

Richmond Town Office closes due to close coronavirus contact

The town office in Richmond will be closed this week after staff members were determined to be close contacts of a person who tested positive for coronavirus.

Maine Gov. announces programs to address healthcare workforce shortages

Governor Janet Mills unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s healthcare workforce.

Maine education officials say about 8K students still homeschooled

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Many of the students who began homeschooling in Maine during the pandemic have returned to the classroom, but about 8,000 kids remain at home, according to new data from the education department.

Maine senators join push to prevent military suicide

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s U.S. senators have joined a push to try to prevent suicide among members of the military.

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