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Maine hit by sleet, snow during two-day storm

Snow, sleet and freezing rain has moved into northern New England, and more snow is expected Friday that could bring anywhere from just a few inches along the coast to up to 20 inches in parts of northern Vermont.

Maine Senate overrides veto on sports betting

The Maine Senate has voted 20-10 to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to allow sports betting in the state.

UMass Lowell and Navy yard sign 5-year educational agreement

A Maine naval shipyard and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are partnering to share technology and enhance student education.

Maine man, 63, dead after pickup breaks through ice on Orland lake

A 63-year-old Orland man is dead after his pickup broke through the ice on a lake Wednesday night.

Drug agents seize fentanyl, guns from Portland man

Drug agents seized over two pounds of fentanyl from a Portland man on Wednesday.

Complaint filed over $150K donation to pro-Collins Super PAC

An election watchdog has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission over a $150,000 donation to a Super PAC that has spent money in support of Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Man charged after shootings kill 3 held without bail

A judge has ordered a man charged with murder held without bail after three fatal shootings rocked a Down East Maine community.

Lewiston police make 8 arrests in prostitution sting

Lewiston police arrested eight people following a prostitution sting operation on Tuesday.

Groups that helped asylum seekers receive $141K in funding

Officials in Maine have announced the distribution of more than $141,000 to nearly a dozen groups that helped Portland accommodate the influx of asylum seekers last year.

Maine prescription drug price transparency rules take hold

Maine’s new prescription drug price transparency rules are now in effect.

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Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

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Missing Hancock County Woman Found Safe

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Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.