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Aquarium Says Feds Should Consider New England Turtle Deaths

BOSTON (AP) — Scientists from the New England Aquarium say sea turtle deaths off the New England coast should play a role in a federal government decision about whether a large turtle’s endangered status should be reconsidered.

UMaine System Increases Support for ‘Early College’ Program

The University of Maine System is expanding a program that allows high school students to take classes for college credit.

Online Charter School Seeks To Renew State Charter

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s first online charter school is seeking to renew its state charter.

Camp in Jay Wrecked by Fire

A hunting camp in Jay was destroyed by fire Friday night.

New England Farms Could See New Climate Adaptation Tools

Researchers in New England are working on a project to develop tools for small- and mid-sized farms in the region to address productivity problems related to climate change.

University Launches North Atlantic Center to Grow Economy

A public university in Maine is launching a new institute to try to create new partnerships between the state and countries in the North Atlantic.

Windstorm Knocks Out Electricity To 70k In Maine

About 70,000 Maine residents are without electricity after a storm that saw wind gusts of between 50 and 60 miles per hour blow trees and limbs onto power lines across much of the state.

Rule change for shuttered shrimp fishery could be coming

Fishery managers are seeking feedback on potential changes to New England’s long-shuttered shrimp fishery if it ever reopens.

Good Samaritans pull woman from burning vehicle in Bangor

Police said two Good Samaritans pulled a woman from a burning vehicle in Bangor Thursday night.

STEM Expo Draws Hundreds of Students

Technology and science were on full display Friday at the STEM expo.

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Smoke could be seen from as far away as Portland from the fire.

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Maine Human Rights Commission Suing 5 School Districts over Transgender Policies

The commission claims these districts violated state law.

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President Trump’s Pick for Maine U.S. Attorney Confirmed, Announced

Maine District Court judge Andrew Benson was appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on October 22nd.

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Maine Business Owners Blame Lack of Housing for Staff Shortages

Small business owners say they can’t afford to pay workers the high wages necessary to keep up with rising housing prices

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1 found dead after house fire in Meddybemps

One person was found dead after a house fire in Washington County.