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Beech leaf disease added to Maine’s invasive species list
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry announced that Beech leaf disease will be added to the state’s invasive…
Inmate gets 8 years, plus 10 suspended, for prison killing
An inmate at a prison farm was sentenced to 8 years in prison, plus an additional 10 years suspended sentence, for killing his cellmate in an argument over cigarettes.
Maine mother charged in death of 3-year-old
An Old Town woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her 3-year-old daughter.
Lawsuit intends to split power line ballot question into three initiatives
A proposal to split an upcoming November ballot question into three separate initiatives opposing Central Maine Power’s transmission line project now has a lawsuit pending against it.
South Portland man drowns in Saco River
Buxton police said 38-year-old Abiodun Jerry Roland Olubi fell into the river at Pleasant Point Park in Buxton Sunday afternoon.
Dry summer could draw bears to backyards, Maine warns
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine wildlife officials are warning residents that a dry summer this year could lure bears to…
Tractor-trailer driver fell asleep before crash in Carmel, police say
Maine State Police are investigating a tractor-trailer rollover crash on I-95 in Carmel.
19-year-old suspect turns himself in after Auburn shooting
Auburn police say a 19-year-old has turned himself in after a shooting in the area of the Walmart on Mount Auburn Ave.
Portland brings back 4th of July fireworks show
(AP) Fireworks will return to Maine’s largest city on July 4 a year after the annual celebration was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic.