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Rain finally falls in Maine, lifting restrictions on fires

Maine officials have lifted restrictions about brush burning as rain fell on much of the state.

Portland schools set to vote on resource officers

Portland’s school board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to keep school resourse officers. 

Cumberland County Jail inmate tests positive for coronavirus

All inmates and staff at the Cumberland County Jail will wear masks until further notice due to an inmate testing positive for the coronavirus.

Marijuana testing gets easier

Maine marijuana regulators have created new rules about sample collections that are expected to make the state’s testing system less burdensome.

Health officials investigate small Covid-19 outbreak at Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works reported Monday that two more shipbuilders have tested positive for the coronavirus after another worker tested positive…

Parents charged after infant overdoses on fentanyl

Two parents have been charged after an infant overdosed on fentanyl and was revived with Narcan at a hospital.

Fire Safety top priority amidst skyrocketing firework sales and dry season

As countless firework shows are cancelled state and nationwide, many people are going to their local firework supply to light up their own skies this July 4th. However, with an already record-breaking season for bush fires in Maine, fire safety is more important than ever. 

Two Brunswick Children injured in ATV accident

A 12 year old girl and 9 year old boy were seriously hurt after they crashed into one another’s ATVs Sunday. 

Nonprofits and Portland library in line for grants

A Maine bank is giving out $100,000 in grants to community groups, including the Portland Public Library.

Long Creek Youth Development Center tests for COVID

The Long Creek Youth Development Center is testing all staff and residents for the new coronavirus after a youth detainee tested positive for the virus.

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State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

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The Buxton Fire Department was called in and extinguished the fire.

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Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

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A woman was injured in a fire at a warming center in Lewiston.

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Remains found in Kennebec County during missing person investigation

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Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Clinton.

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1 Dead, 4 Injured in Gorham Crash

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The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Golden to Face a Democratic Primary Challenge

Golden is a moderate Democrat who represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District.