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Former Congressman Seeks Spot on Town Board

Former U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud will be back on the ballot next month, but only in one town.

One Person Dead in Saco House Fire

A fire in Saco Saturday night left one person dead.

A year later, no arrests in Bucksport toddler’s murder

One year after a two-year-old girl was found dead in Bucksport, and months after her death was ruled a homicide, police have made no arrests.

Maine Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in September

Unemployment ticked up very slightly in the state of Maine in September.

Bonfire Canceled, Minor Arrested After Social Media Dustup

Police in a Maine city say an underage person has been arrested and a homecoming bonfire canceled in the wake of a flare-up on social media.

UMaine System Enrollment Increases Following Slight Decline

Officials say enrollment in the University of Maine system has increased following a small decline last fall.

LePage Says Health “Excellent” After Cardiac “Issue”

Republican Gov. Paul LePage calls his health “excellent” following a “cardiac issue.”

Maine Town Needs to Reschedule Vote Over Signature Error

Residents of a Maine town were due to vote on a new police building, but officials say they will now have to reschedule the vote due to a signing error.

UMaine Team Gets Help in Battle with Salmon-Ruining Lice

The University of Maine is getting a boost from the federal government for a pair of aquaculture projects, one of which addresses a pest problem in worldwide salmon farming.

Prosecutors Want to Try Parents Together for Child’s Death

Prosecutors in the case of a Maine mother charged with beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help want to try the couple together with separate juries.

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A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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