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Maine senators want FDA chief to crack down on plant milk

Maine’s two U.S. senators are among a group of lawmakers pushing for the federal government to crack down on the use of dairy terms on plant-based products.

Transmission line foes submit signatures for referendum

Opponents of a proposed $1 billion transmission line aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid say they’ve collected enough signatures to put the proposal to a statewide vote.

One man in custody following multiple shootings in Washington County

Maine State Police say one man is in custody in connection with shootings in Washington County.

Man killed in police-involved shooting in Minot

Police say a man was shot and killed by officers Sunday night in Minot.

Police arrest two persons of interest in West Paris shooting

Two persons of interest in last month’s shooting in West Paris have been taken into custody.

Maine says hunters can help keep deer disease out of state

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife managers are trying to keep a neurological disease that affects deer out of the state, and they want to let hunters know what they can do to help.

Sen. Angus King holds listening session on President Trump’s impeachment trial

Sen. Angus King held a listening session Sunday at Bowdoin College to hear constituents’ thoughts on the process surrounding President Trump’s impeachment and the Senate’s vote slated for Wednesday.

Bangor man charged with murder after parking lot fight

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Bangor man has been charged with murder after a fight in a parking lot.

Two Maine Schools Close Due To Flu Outbreak

A pair of Maine schools were closed Monday because of the number of students who have called out sick with the flu.

Investment firm officially purchases Maine ski resort

RANGELEY, Maine (AP) A Boston investment firm has officially purchased Saddleback Mountain ski area.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

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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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Maine Wood Carvers Grow Worrisome of Dying Craft

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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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Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

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.