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Paramedic’s License Suspended for Drunk Drive to Call

BATH, Maine (AP)   A Maine firefighter who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence while working as a paramedic has been sentenced to a 150-day license suspension

3 Maine Communities Get Help to Improve Water Systems

The federal government is investing more than $46 million in improvements to water systems in three Maine communities.

Portland Apartment Fire Displaces Five People

An apartment fire in Portland displaced five people early Sunday morning.

Emera Maine parent company sheds little light on future

Emera Maine’s parent company plans to pay for new projects by selling some of its businesses.

A Million Maine Made Wreaths Head to D.C.

A tractor-trailer caravan loaded down with more than a million balsam wreaths is on its way to Arlington National Cemetery.

Well-known substance abuse counselor dies in Nobleboro crash

Police say a well-known substance abuse counselor died in a Nobleboro crash Thursday morning.

West Coast Consulting Firm to Write Maine’s Pot Regulations

A Los Angeles consulting firm will help Maine write its recreational marijuana regulations.

Deep Cut for Herring Fishermen, Who Seek Key Bait Fish

Fishermen who seek one of the most important bait fish on the East Coast are likely to see a dramatic reduction in the amount they are allowed to harvest next year.

Road Projects Around Maine Get Major Boost From Feds

Three transportation projects around the state of Maine are getting a boost of nearly $27 million from the federal government.

Judge Lets EPA Rework Standards for Rivers Fished by Tribes

A Maine tribal nation is fighting a federal judge’s move to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to rework former President Obama’s administration’s higher water quality standards for rivers fished by tribes.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.