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Late fire chief is laid to rest in Maine
Maine firefighters are saying goodbye to a fire chief who died nearly a week ago after suffering a medical event while honoring a fallen firefighter.
Sinkhole Shuts Down Road in Waldoboro
Burnham Road in Waldoboro is expected to be closed for several days after a sinkhole was discovered in the road.
Police Arrest Man in Connection to Portland Shooting
Police arrested a man Saturday night in connection to a shooting in Portland.
Maine health officials investigating Mumps case in York
Maine health officials are investigating a case of mumps at York High School.
Lawmakers: Rights of Acadia Harvesters Maintained by New Law
Maine’s Congressional delegation hopes a dispute over the rights of clam and worm harvesters to work the mudflats of Acadia National Park has been solved by a new law.
Former Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty Over Hunting Licenses
A former Maine lawmaker who was pardoned by former Gov. Paul LePage has pleaded not guilty to fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses.
Maine Exports Increase Amid Trade Disputes
Data shows Maine shipped $2.8 billion worth of goods last year, but international trade disputes have experts wondering “what could have been.”
Maine Tourism Industry Not Sold on Summer Gas Tax
A Maine lawmaker is floating a proposal to hike the state’s gas tax by 23 percent in the summer and early fall, but members of the state’s tourism industry say it’s a bad idea.
Officials Extend Investigation Into Power Outages
An investigation into a series of power outages in Maine has been extended into the summer.