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Lucrative Elver Fishery Might Grow by Millions of Eels

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine fishermen might be allowed to catch millions more baby eels next year

Man Captured Outside Courthouse After Dash for Freedom

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Authorities say a Massachusetts man was quickly apprehended after he made a dash for freedom from a Maine courthouse

Maine Lawmakers Must Attend More Anti-Harassment Trainings

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers must now attend annual anti-harassment training in-person and can no longer simply sign a form to fulfill the requirement

Police: 6-Year-Old Child Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash

GARLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine officials say a 6-year-old child is in the hospital after a crash in Garland

Of Moose and Modems: Hunting Applications Online Only in ’18

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state of Maine is taking online applications for the upcoming moose hunting season

Free Handouts of Naloxone Stymied by LePage Administration

LePage’s administration has yet to produce the regulations needed to allow public health organizations to distribute free doses of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone.

Police Says Teen Knocked out Power to Island After Crashing

A Maine island lost power for about two hours after a speeding teenager crashed into a utility pole over the weekend.

Woman Prepares Salad, Sticks Fork Into 3-inch Lizard

A Maine woman who prepared a salad says she realized after a couple of bites her fork was stuck in a 3-inch lizard, minus the tail.

UMaine Investigates Report that Contract Bidder was Coached

The University of Maine says it will examine allegations that a school official provided inside information to help a bidder land a lucrative energy contract.

Bangor Police Make Arrest in Connection with Burglaries

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a pair of robberies

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Woman Seriously Injured in Portland Crash Near I-95

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She was taken to Maine Medical Center with injuries.

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Juvenile accused of stealing vehicle, leading Bangor police on chase

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A 14-year-old boy accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody in Bangor on Wednesday.

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Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead

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Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.

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Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.

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Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.