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2 bodies found at Casella Waste facilities in Maine, NH

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Two bodies found at separate Casella Waste Systems facilities in Maine and New Hampshire have caught the attention of investigators.

Police release new details in crash that killed Maine sheriff’s deputy

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety released new details Friday about the death of a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy.

Maine sees 716 additional coronavirus infections, two deaths

The recent coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant continues here in Maine, with health officials reporting an additional 716 cases and two deaths on Thursday.

Maine fair known for huge pumpkins back from pandemic hiatus

A farmers fair that dates to the 1860s will resume in Maine this weekend after taking a year off due to COVID-19.

Maine Sen. Collins says Democrat bill challenging restrictive abortion laws goes too far

Maine’s Republican Senator has split with Democrats on abortion rights as they mount an effort to challenge a new Texas abortion law.

Former Maine governor kicks off campaign for 3rd term with rally

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage formally kicked off his campaign for a third term Wednesday evening in front of more than a thousand noisy supporters at an indoor arena in the capital city.

Jury acquits Maine man in fatal parking lot shooting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A jury has acquitted a 23-year-old man charged in a fatal shooting in a Walmart parking lot in Auburn.

Maine deputy struck, killed while responding to a call

TRENTON, Maine (AP) A Maine sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed while responding to a report of a vehicle off the road early Thursday, officials said.

Police: Drunken driver crashes into toll booth in Maine

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) A Maine Turnpike attendant was injured by flying glass and debris from a fiery crash involving an alleged drunken driver, state police said.

2-year-old boy pulled from pond dies at Maine hospital

CORNVILLE, Maine (AP) A 2-year-old boy found unresponsive in a small farm pond has died at a hospital, officials said Thursday.

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