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Motel drug bust in Maine turns up drugs, cash, guns

East Millinocket police reported that they found 164 grams of fentanyl, 41 grams of methamphetamine, $6,658 in U.S. currency, and three firearms — two of which were loaded.

Collins & King aim to add York River to National Park System

The senators say designation as a Wild and Scenic River would make the York River eligible for more federal funding and resources to help maintain its free-flowing state.

$650K for maternal, children services in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s two U.S. senators say the state has received nearly $650,000 in federal funding to help…

283 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths, as Mills extends curfew

The Maine CDC reporting 283 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday with 3 additional deaths.

King, Collins team up to pass Save Our Seas Act 2.0 in Senate

Their proposal would seek in part to find uses for plastic waste to keep it from entering oceans in the first place.

Maine set to receive more than 12,000 coronavirus vaccine doses in first shipment

The state of Maine has applied for more than 12,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine through the U.S. CDC and Operation Warp Speed.

Evening curfew for Maine businesses extended into 2021

A 9 p.m. curfew for Maine businesses has been extended, as the state continues to see rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

22-year-old man dies in Arundel crash

ARUNDEL, Maine (AP) Officials say a Sanford man whose vehicle crashed into a tree is dead.

Maine COVID grant program’s website crashes on 1st day

An online portal designed to help Maine’s hospitality and tourism businesses obtain grants crashed on Thursday, the day it was scheduled to start taking applications.

Elderly Harrison man found with help of area resident

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 73-year-old Harrison man.

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Portland Mayor Dion Not a Fan of New Empty Storefront Ordinance

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There are currently the almost 40 ground floor vacant spaces in the downtown area.

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

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.

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Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran

The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war

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Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor

The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.

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Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable

The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.