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Ticks Seem to Have Survived Maine’s Long, Cold Winter

Researchers say Maine’s long, harsh winter appears to have little impact on the kind of ticks that carry Lyme disease.

UMaine, Penobscot Nation Sign Cultural Heritage Agreement

The University of Maine and the Penobscot Nation have signed an agreement to help preserve the tribe’s cultural heritage.

Acadia Road Openings Delayed by Winter Weather Damage

Officials at Acadia National Park say some road openings have been delayed because of damage from winter weather.

Norway Salmon Tech Coming to Atlantic Canada for First Time

EASTPORT, Maine (AP)   A company that farms salmon in Maine and New Brunswick says it’s using a new approach to combating the epidemic of sea lice that has never been used in Atlantic Canada before

Maine Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Killing, Burying Wife

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   A Maine man convicted killing his wife and burying her body with items including a wedding band, flowers and a bottle of Gucci cologne called “Guilty” is due to be sentenced

Vet Products Company Idexx Ready for Expansion

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Veterinary technology company Idexx is ready to begin a major expansion in in Westbrook

Men Previously Convicted For Child Porn Charged Again

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Two Maine men who previously served prison time for child porn convictions are facing new charges in federal court.

Police: 3rd Suspect in Break-In at NFL Star’s Home Caught

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)   Massachusetts police say a third suspect has been arrested in connection with a burglary at Rob Gronkowsi’s house while the New England Patriots star was away at the Super Bowl

Man Charged After Fatal Crash with Motorcycle

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   A Maine man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a motorcyclist

Man Sues After Raw Sewage Floods Home

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine man is suing his town and two contractors after he was forced to leave his home when it became flooded with raw sewage

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Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

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Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 day ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

1 day ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.