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Maine’s turkey hunt starts with social distancing rules

Maine’s spring wild turkey hunting season is starting a couple days early, and the rules are slightly different this year. The season starts Saturday.

Coronavirus cases reach 1,152, one new death reported

Twenty-nine new cases of coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Maine Center for Disease Control, pushing the total to 1,152, while one new death was also reported.

Police searching for Searsmont woman last seen in Auburn

Auburn (WGME) — Police are seeking the help of the public as they search for a missing Searsmont woman who…

Portland Police Say a Portland 7-Eleven Was Held Up Friday Morning

Portland Police say a Portland 7-Eleven was held up early Friday morning. The 7-Eleven located at 1917 Forest Avenue was…

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage Says He’ll Likely Run Again for the Blaine House in 2022

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage isn’t cutting his successor any slack as she deals with a global pandemic that has…

Gorham police searching for missing 14-year-old girl

Gorham police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.

Report: Fatal drug overdoses grew 7% in 2019 in Maine

The number of fatal drug overdoses grew 7% last year in Maine, underscoring that the opioid epidemic continues to be a major health care challenge.

Governor acknowledges frustration over pace of reopening

Gov. Janet Mills is acknowledging frustration over the pace of reopening Maine’s economy.

Maine consumer protection agency warns of uptick in scams

Financial regulators in Maine are warning the public about an increase in the number of scam phone calls residents have been receiving in recent weeks.

Auburn shooting suspect dies after fleeing the scene

Police say a woman in Auburn was shot and the suspect involved died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Fire damages home, destroys barn in Augusta

Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

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A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.