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Hot, Dry Summers Might Be Cutting Into Maine Lyme Cases

Hot, dry weather over the summer appears to have contributed to a drop in cases of Lyme disease in Maine.

FBI Searching for Drug Suspect Considered ‘Dangerous’

Federal authorities are searching for a suspect in a drug case who fled after being released from jail and is considered “armed and dangerous.”

Two Arrests Made in Naples Drug Bust

Drug agents seized fentanyl in a drug bust in Naples on Monday evening.

Holiday Tree to Arrive in Maine’s Largest City on Thursday

Maine’s largest city will kick off its celebration of the holiday season with the annual arrival of a tree to one of its most visited public spaces.

Judge to Hear Arguments in Ranked Balloting Lawsuit in Maine

A judge is hearing arguments aimed at stopping Maine’s ranked-balloting system, even as votes are being scanned in preparation for declaration of a winner in a congressional race.

Waterville To Recount Ballots On Local Plastic Bag Ban

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Waterville will move ahead in a recount of ballots cast in a referendum to ban plastic…

One Killed in Oakland Fire

OAKLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man died last night when fire swept his small camper in Oakland

Hunters Rescued From Maine Bog With Help of Cell Coordinates

Rescue workers say they saved three hunters from a Maine bog when the sportsmen were up to their hips and stuck.

Maine’s 2 Biggest Mountains to Open for Ski Season

Maine’s two biggest mountains are opening for the ski season.

Maine Students See Slight Decline in Math, English Scores

Maine education officials say standardized test scores declined slightly in the last school year compared to the 2016-2017 school year.

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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.

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Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

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Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

21 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.