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Maine Lighthouse Goes Dark After Mainland Cable Damaged

The loss of electricity at Maine’s second-oldest lighthouse is creating a scramble to accommodate visitors this summer.

Man Stabbed During Fight in South Portland

A man was stabbed early Saturday morning in South Portland.

Woman Charged in Girl’s Murder Wants Statements Thrown Out

A mother charged with murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter in Maine wants her statements to police thrown out.

Police Say Infant Death in Rumford is Not Suspicious

Police investigating the death of an infant in Rumford on Thursday say the death is not being considered suspicious.

Maine’s 300-Pound Bears Are Bruin Trouble This Spring

Maine wildlife authorities in Maine say the state has already received more than three dozen complaints this spring about nuisance bears, which are emerging from their dens hungry for food.

Secretary of the Navy Visiting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

KITTERY, Maine (AP)   Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is going to be visiting the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Maine Governor Brings Back Children’s Cabinet

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Democratic governor is bringing back the state’s children’s cabinet in hopes of reducing youth drop-out, recidivism and incarceration rates

Three Injured in Turnpike Crash

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say three North Yarmouth residents were injured when the car they were in went off the Maine Turnpike Thursday in Kennebunk and struck a tree

Maine Senate Considers Ending Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions

The Maine Senate is considering ending non-medical vaccine exemptions.

Police: Man Robbed Bank, Used Oblivious Dad as Getaway Car

Police in Maine say a man robbed a bank while using his unwitting father as a getaway driver.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.