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Maine Rep. Pingree leads federal proposal to cut food waste in schools

Three members of Congress have introduced a proposal to try to cut down on food waste in U.S. schools.

Ice break on Moose Head lake claims snowmobiler’s life

Officials say a 56-year-old new Hampshire man died when his snowmobile broke through the ice on Maine’s Moose Head lake.

Catholic School in Winslow Prepares to Close

A school in Winslow will be closing its doors.

Conservation Groups say They’ve Permanently Protected 1,400 Acres

Conservation groups in Maine say they’ve permanently protected 1,400 acres in the southern part of the state, which will be…

Chairman and Ranking Republican On a House Armed Services Subcommittee Visit Bath Iron Works

The chairman and ranking Republican on a House Armed Services subcommittee have paid a visit to Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron…

UMaine Republicans hunt for venue for conservative speaker

A group of college Republicans in Maine is struggling to find a venue for conservative speaker Michelle Malkin after three sites all canceled.

Auburn man killed in crash on bridge connecting Falmouth and Portland

Portland police say one man was killed in a crash on Martin’s Point Bridge on Thursday afternoon.

Portland police charge homeless man in random Old Port attack

A homeless man has been charged in a random attack that happened in Portland on Monday.

Regulators launch investigation into Central Maine Power over disconnect notices

Another investigation has been launched into Central Maine Power.

Utility raises $2.3M for Maine transmission line campaign

Central Maine Power spent more than $2.3 million in the most recent quarter to rally against a potential statewide vote about whether it can build a transmission line to bring hydropower from Canada.

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Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

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Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

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Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

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Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

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Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

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Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

The manager of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine is stepping down for family-related reasons.

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

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.