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Sale of historic Maine wharf finalized; preservation planned

The parties behind the sale and preservation of a historic wharf in Maine said the sale has been finalized.

Maine-based music retailer Bull Moose sold to employees

The longtime Maine-based music retailer Bull Moose is being sold to its 140 employees.

Classes cancelled at Bonny Eagle schools due to “transportation issues”

A Maine school district cancelled classes Tuesday due to what it said are transportation issues. 

Authorities looking for Greene man accused of domestic violence

Maine State Police say they’re searching for a Greene man wanted on a domestic violence charge.

Police search for Shapleigh man believed to be armed and dangerous

Police are searching for a Shapleigh man who is considered armed and dangerous.

Portland City Council approves end to emergency order, instates indoor mask mandate

Portland’s city council voted Monday night to end an emergency order and approve an indoor mask mandate.

Police in Portland alarmed by increase in overdoses

Portland Police say they responded to an “alarming” number of drug overdoses since Dec. 24th.

Firefighters rescue loon that was grounded on frozen pond

A fire department came to the rescue of a loon on a frozen pond in Maine.

Analysis: Death rates higher in less-vaccinated Maine counties

Deaths rates in Maine from COVID-19 are three times higher in the state’s less-vaccinated counties compared to counties that are heavily vaccinated, a newspaper reports.

More people at home, and dying from fires, in pandemic

The state fire marshal says the pandemic played a role in helping to push the state’s fire deaths to the highest level since 2014.

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Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.