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Motorcyclist Failed to Notice Turning Car in Fatal Crash

Police in Maine say a motorcyclist slammed into the back of a car, causing his vehicle to bounce into oncoming traffic and resulting in a fatal crash.

Woman Pulled From Burning Vehicle Dies

A 65-year-old woman who was pulled from a burning car in Maine has died.

Baldwin Crash Injures Two

Baldwin, Maine (WGAN) – A crash at the corner of the Depot Road and Route 113 in Baldwin last night left the two drivers hurt.

Rabid Groundhog Attacks Dog Near Home

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say a groundhog that attacked a dog has tested positive for rabies.

USM Gets Generous Donation to Build Arts Center

$1 million has been donated to the University of Southern Maine.

Two Cars Collide in Buxton Drag Race

Two men were arrested after a drag race in Buxton.

Waterboro Man Charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man has been charged following a report about possible child sexual abuse

Women Recount Rescue of 4-Year-Old Boy

Three women who are trained in CPR say they helped revive the 4-year-old boy who was pulled unresponsive from a Maine lake.

Veterinary Lab Alleges Employees Took Trade Secrets to Rival

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Idexx Laboratories in Maine say in a lawsuit that two former employees stole secret business plans and took them to a rival firm in Portland

Maine Sheriff’s Officers Investigating Suspicious Death

MILFORD, Maine (AP)   A Maine county sheriff’s office says the death of a man in his home is under investigation and considered suspicious

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There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.