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Man Gets 25 Years in Prison for Watching Live Child Porn

A 67-year-old Maine man who paid over $60,000 to watch live sex shows involving minors has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Officials Investigating Scabies Outbreak At Nursing Facility

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Maine health officials say they are investigating a scabies outbreak at a nursing facility.

Hawk Native To South America Appears In Deering Oaks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A hawk that is native to regions of Central and South America is generating a lot of attention from Maine’s birding community after appearing in a city park.

Mainers to Determine Best Drinking Water in State

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The title of “Maine’s Best Tasting Water” is up for grabs

Town, Hunting Group Question Maine Transmission Line

A town near the Canadian border and a group of sport hunters are raising questions about a plan to build a 145-mile transmission line through the state of Maine.

We’ll Take Your Lobsters, Eh? Canadian Imports From US Soar

Trade hostility from across the ocean was supposed to take a snip out of the U.S. lobster business, but the industry is getting a lifeline from its northerly neighbor.

Former Priest Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse

A former priest accused of sexually abusing two boys in the 1980s has been found guilty.

Some Showing Support For Mayor After Clash With City Council

BELFAST, Maine (AP) — Residents in a Maine city are showing their support for the mayor following a decision by the City Council to block her from speaking on its behalf.

Street Shut Down Over Police Shooting

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) — Police have shut down a street in response to an officer-involved shooting.

Task Force Report Doesn’t Propose Health-Care-for-All System

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine task force is calling on lawmakers to improve oversight over health reform efforts in the state

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