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Man Dies From Injuries Suffered in Lyman Car Crash

Police in Maine say a man lost control of his car and died in a crash in the town of Lyman.

Downeaster Line Readying for Expanded Service to Boston

Passenger rail service between Boston and Brunswick, Maine, is expected to expand by the end of this year with the completion of a critical rail project.

Police: Man Crashed Car, Jumped Into River to Escape Police

Police in Maine say they are searching for a driver who crashed his vehicle fleeing police and then clambered down into the Kennebec River.

Dam Removal to Make Way for Smelt, Trout Started in Maine

A Maine conservation group is beginning the process of removing a granite dam in Sullivan, Maine, as part of project to make a brook more accessible to fish.

Wardens Locate Woman Missing Near Baxter State Park

An East Millinocket woman who went missing near Baxter State Park has been found safe.

Maine Community College Reopens Dorm After Mold Issue

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine community college has reopened a residence hall where mold was discovered.

Maine House Asks Court Whether Tribe Could Run Casino

Maine’s top court could weigh in on whether a tribe could run a casino on tribal land without state permission.

UMaine Constitutional Lecture to Focus on Public Access to Beaches

One of the founders of the Maine Civil Liberties Union is going to deliver the annual Constitution Day Lecture at the University of Maine School of Law.

Portland ‘Okays’ New Maine Med Parking Garage

Portland officials have approved a 2,450-space employee parking garage for Maine Medical Center.

Muncha muncha muncha! Squirrels chow down on farmers’ crop

he varmints are chomping their way through apple orchards and pumpkin patches, fattening themselves for winter while destroying the crops with bite marks.

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Maine Ballot Questions Reflect National Political Issues

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Two ballot measures represent the latest efforts to put two hot-button national issues directly before voters in Maine.

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Maine Agency Issues Recall of Cannabis Vape Cartridges

The recall is for Yani adult use vape cartridges called "Watermelon Chimera."

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Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

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Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

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Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.