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Maine records first case of lung illness related to vaping

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the state’s first case of acute lung illness related to the use of e-cigarettes.

Investigators wrap up work at explosion site in Maine

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office has finished its work at the site of a deadly explosion in Farmington, but isn’t ready to release any conclusions.

Mills reveals members of Maine Climate Council

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has unveiled the membership of her Maine Climate Council, which is aimed at recommending strategies for boosting renewable energy and reducing greenhouse emissions.

Cameras installed on Yarmouth school buses to catch drivers illegally passing

The district’s school buses are now equipped with stop arm cameras, ready to catch drivers illegally passing.

Nonprofit that lost building to relocate temporarily

The nonprofit whose offices were destroyed by a propane blast in Farmington, Maine, is going to relocate temporarily.

Park director wants to take ‘Mount’ out of ‘Mount Katahdin’

The director of the Baxter State Park Authority is floating the idea dropping the “Mount” from Maine’s “Mount Katahdin.”

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting near homeless shelter

A Maine man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to a fatal shooting in June 2018.

Largest cannabis conference in Northeast coming to Maine

The largest cannabis conference in the Northeast is coming to Maine’s largest city next month.

Woman says she buried body in backyard — and has no regrets

A woman says she buried her friend in the backyard of a home in Norway, Maine, where officials discovered the body this week.

Portland settles age discrimination lawsuit

Two former airport maintenance workers who sued the city of Portland, Maine, over alleged age discrimination have reached a settlement agreement.

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