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North Berwick man spends $227,000 using New Hampshire boy’s Social Security number

(AP) The U.S. attorney’s office in New Hampshire says a man from Maine has pleaded guilty to using a boy’s social security number to open credit card accounts and get loans to buy a snowmobile, motorcycle, and cars.

Carbon monoxide leak at Freeport hotel sends four people to the hospital

Four people were taken to the hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at the Comfort Suites in Freeport.

Maine course: Error sends dumpling machine to wrong Portland

A common but disruptive shipping error sent a custom dumpling making machine manufactured in China to the wrong Portland in May.

Maine CDC reports 32 additional coronavirus cases

The Maine CDC announced 32 additional cases of the coronavirus and no new deaths.

Group wants mandatory COVID shots for Maine health workers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Hospital Association wants the state to mandate that all health care workers get the COVID-19 vaccination once the federal government grants full approval for the vaccines.

Assistant fire chief in Maine town dies in crash

LIVERMORE FALLS, Maine (AP) The assistant fire chief in a Maine town has died in a three-vehicle crash.

Case of rare tickborne disease detected in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A case of a rare tickborne infection has been located in coastal Maine.

It’s wicked hot in New England, too

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England started off the week with heat advisories as the hottest weather of the year…

Portland homeowners to receive new home revaluations

After 15 years, Portland homeowners will have their properties revaluated and be informed of their new property values this week.

Man charged in Sanford hotel shooting arrested in New Hampshire

Police in Sanford say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a shooting at a local hotel.

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Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

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The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

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Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

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Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

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An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.