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Climber Survives 60-Foot Fall at Acadia National Park

Officials with Acadia National Park say a climber survived a 60-foot fall on a trail known for its steep cliffs.

U-Maine Athlete Dies During Practice

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A University of Maine football player has collapsed and died during a preseason workout on campus.

An 8-Year Old Boy Found Dead in Oakland

OAKLAND, Maine (AP) — Police say an 8-year-old boy has been found dead inside a home in Maine.

Maine Supreme Court: Facebook Posts Violate No-Contact Order

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s highest court has upheld the conviction of a man who violated a protection order with posts made on social media

A Try for First Recording of White Sharks Off Southern Maine

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP)   A group of Maine researchers wants white sharks to use all those big teeth to smile for the camera

Portland Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect

Portland police say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a stabbing on Monday.

GOP Activist Moves to York County, Will Run for Maine Senate

A former state lawmaker at the center of two ballot referendums where signatures were challenged is running for Maine Senate in York County.

Maine Home Sales Strong as Purchases, Price Creep Up

The Maine Association of Realtors says the number of existing single-family homes sold in the state ticked up in June.

Union: Police Dispatcher Staffing Levels Too Low to Maintain

A police union in Maine’s capital city says the number of police dispatchers in the state’s public safety center is low enough that it could compromise public safety.

Viking Longship Replica Docks in Maine and Draws Spectators

Residents of Maine are taking to the coast to greet a newly arrived replica of a Viking longship, the same type of ship that would have sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas over 1,000 years ago.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

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Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

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The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government