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Pig Carcasses Exhumed at Site of Animal Welfare Probe

Authorities are conducting an animal abuse investigation at a Maine farm where they exhumed the carcasses of at least three pigs.

DHHS Misses Legal Deadline For Restoring Nursing Program

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services says it is rebuilding the ranks of public health nurses, but the department is hiring more slowly than required by a 2017 law.

Elver Prices Soar to New Heights Amid Shortage, Asian Demand

The price of baby eels in Maine is soaring to record highs at the beginning of a season in which buyers expect to pay more for the valuable fish.

Lewiston PD Arrest Three on Prostitution Charges

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  The Lewiston Police Department says three people have been arrested on prostitution charges

Oxford Police Chief Resigns in Wake of Wife’s Death

OXFORD, Maine (AP)   A Maine town’s police chief has resigned, citing family reasons

Police: Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on US Route 2

PALMYRA, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a woman died in a head-on crash involving a pickup truck

Police Make Arrest in Connection with Two Bodies Found in Burning Truck

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN) Bangor Police say a Bangor man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire that killed two people this week in the city

Dow Closed 50 Years Ago

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ The former Loring Air Force Base and Brunswick Naval Air Station have grabbed all of the headlines in recent years when it comes to base closings in Maine

Armed Robber Strikes Again

Old Orchard Beach (WGAN) Police are investigating an armed robbery Thursday afternoon at a restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.

Ex-High School Coach Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A former Maine high school basketball coach has pleaded guilty to drunken driving

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

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Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Bangor Savings Bank Program Provides Support to Communities Through Donations

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The public votes on the recipients through an online ballot, with the top vote-getters in each region receiving $5,000 grants.

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

15 hours ago in Local

Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

19 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.