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Maine Judge Threatening Jurors Who Don’t Show Up for Duty

A Maine superior court judge, frustrated when people don’t show up for jury duty, is ready to haul them into court if they don’t appear after being summoned to perform what he views as their civic duty.

Study: Rising Rate of Moms in Labor with Opioid Use Disorder

A new study finds that the rate of Maine mothers with opioid use disorder at the time of labor and delivery has risen.

Maine Ranks Last in New England for Internet Access

A U.S. Census Bureau study ranks Maine last in New England for broadband internet access but finds the state is on par with national averages.

Agency Considers Altering Wilderness Zoning Rules in Maine

The agency overseeing development in Maine’s vast wilderness is considering dramatic changes that would alter restrictions on where homes and businesses can be built.

Great Falls Balloon Festival Held This Weekend

Organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston and Auburn are hoping that the weather holds for weekend launches.

Even in tough time, festival goers to boogie for blueberries

Maine is celebrating one of its smallest and most beloved agricultural products, the wild blueberry. The Union Fair & Maine…

Canadian Company Ditches Plans for Large Pot Grow in Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) – A Canadian company has ditched plans to buy a marijuana-growing facility in Auburn, Maine. The Bangor…

Court dismisses challenge to solar panel credit ruling

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has dismissed a challenge to a new rule by the state…

Infected Computers at Eastern Maine Community College Cause Concerns

Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor is warning of a possible data breach that could’ve exposed current and former staff and students.

Waterville Restaurant Receives Worldwide Recognition After Fry Controversy

A Maine restaurant says news about the anger surrounding their french fry change has reached people all over the world.

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The gathering is being described as a way to celebrate the  Acadian culture.

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State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

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

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Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

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

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