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Feds Cut Back Herring Fishing Amid Concerns About Population

The federal government is cutting back the East Coast herring fishery by millions of pounds because of concerns about the status of the important little fish’s population.

Board Charged With Monitoring State Services Understaffed

An independent board charged with overseeing the state’s services for adults with intellectual disabilities is understaffed, with just five of the 15 members it needs under state law in place.

Fairfield Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Robbery

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  A Fairfield man is facing multiple charges after a robbery

Police Cite Driver in Fatal Crash on Turnpike in Wells

WELLS, Maine (WGAN)  Police have identified the people involved in a fatal crash along the Maine Turnpike and say the driver is also facing charges

Westbrook Police Looking for Missing Teen

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN)  Westbrook Police say they are looking for a missing teenager

Senator Collins Meets with Supreme Court Nominee

(WASHINGTON)- Senator Susan Collins said that she met with Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and had a lengthy discussion about…

Officials: Damaged Propane Line Causes House Fire

WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) – Fire officials in Maine say a blaze that damaged a home and killed a dog…

Maine Rural Small Businesses to Get More Than $500K in Help

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving small businesses in southern and coastal Maine more than a half million dollars to open up new markets, reduce energy costs and cut back on fossil fuel use.

Truck Crashes on I-95 in Etna

ETNA, Maine (WGAN)  A tractor trailer hauling frozen potatoes overturned along Interstate 95 in Etna this morning

Police: Presque Isle Man’s Death No Longer Suspicious

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WGAN)  State Police have identified a man found inside his Presque Isle home on Sunday.

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State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

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The Buxton Fire Department was called in and extinguished the fire.

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Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

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A woman was injured in a fire at a warming center in Lewiston.

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Remains found in Kennebec County during missing person investigation

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Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Clinton.

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1 Dead, 4 Injured in Gorham Crash

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The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Golden to Face a Democratic Primary Challenge

Golden is a moderate Democrat who represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District.