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Boston’s minor league affiliate now called Maine Celtics

The minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics is changing its name to match the NBA franchise.

Maine daycare owner in court today after 20-month old baby found asphyxiated

The owner of Lil Beans Daycare, Savannah Brann, says she put 20-month-old Raegan Blagdon down for a nap and a couple hours later Raegan was found facedown under a pillow, not breathing.

Maine lifts mask mandate as State House reopens still requiring face coverings

Disagreements over masks could raise tensions in Augusta as the Maine legislature prepares to return to the State House for the first time since March of 2020.

Bull Moose store abruptly closes; employees blame mask policy

Employees of the Salem, New Hampshire, location of Bull Moose said Saturday that the closure and firings happened after the workers disagreed with a company decision to allow customers to stop wearing face coverings.

Maine’s jobless rate was 5.3% in April

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Labor says Maine’s unemployment rate for April was 5.3%, about the same…

Maine to replace bridge over Seven Mile Stream

The Seven Mile Stream Bridge carries Route 140 over the stream in Jay. It’s located near the Androscoggin River.

Small airports around Maine to make $14M in improvements

The Bangor airport is set to get more than $2.1 million to reconstruct its runway and make other improvements.

Waterboro man dies in motorcycle crash

44-year-old Kirk Fogarty died in a motorcycle crash in Limerick early Saturday morning.

Silver Alert issued for Oxford woman

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Oxford woman.

Portland police urge cyclists to take precautions amid rash of bike thefts

Police in Portland are investigating a rash of bike thefts in the city this year.

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

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Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

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Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran

The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war

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Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor

The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.

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Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable

The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.

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Lisbon crash sends 2 to the hospital with serious injuries

Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in Lisbon.