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Marijuana testing gets easier

Maine marijuana regulators have created new rules about sample collections that are expected to make the state’s testing system less burdensome.

Health officials investigate small Covid-19 outbreak at Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works reported Monday that two more shipbuilders have tested positive for the coronavirus after another worker tested positive…

Parents charged after infant overdoses on fentanyl

Two parents have been charged after an infant overdosed on fentanyl and was revived with Narcan at a hospital.

Fire Safety top priority amidst skyrocketing firework sales and dry season

As countless firework shows are cancelled state and nationwide, many people are going to their local firework supply to light up their own skies this July 4th. However, with an already record-breaking season for bush fires in Maine, fire safety is more important than ever. 

Two Brunswick Children injured in ATV accident

A 12 year old girl and 9 year old boy were seriously hurt after they crashed into one another’s ATVs Sunday. 

Nonprofits and Portland library in line for grants

A Maine bank is giving out $100,000 in grants to community groups, including the Portland Public Library.

Long Creek Youth Development Center tests for COVID

The Long Creek Youth Development Center is testing all staff and residents for the new coronavirus after a youth detainee tested positive for the virus.

Covid-19 outbreak reported at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth

Thirteen staff members and at least twenty residents have tested positive at the facility since the outbreak started two weeks ago.

Police call for caution after multiple abduction attempts

The Dover-Foxcroft Police Department is cautioning Mainers to be on the look-out after three abduction attempts in the area.

Proposal would make parks free for more Disabled Veterans

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill introduced by a pair of New England senators that would make disabled veterans able to attend national parks for free.

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