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Maine Expands Emergency Order to Stop Spread of Forest Pest

Maine forestry officials are expanding an emergency order to try to stop the spread of a destructive forest pest that has been located in the state.

Another Maine District Looks at Policy for Water Field Trips

Another school district in Maine is looking to tighten up its standards for water-related field trips as a result of the drowning death of a Lewiston middle schooler.

Acadia National Park on Pace to Break 2017 Attendance Record

Park officials say visits to Maine’s only national park are on pace to exceed the total visits from 2017.

Baby Lobsters in Deep Water off Maine Could Be a Good Sign

A scientist with the University of Maine says the discovery of baby lobsters in the deep waters off of eastern Maine could be good news for the lobster fishery.

Nuns to Move From Maine to New Hampshire

The last two nuns in a Portland monastery are moving out of Maine.

Former Teacher Acquitted of Sex Charges Shares Story

A former Maine high school teacher who was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a student says she plans to write a book about her experience.

Convicted Murderer Captured After Escape In Maine

CHARLESTON, Maine (AP) — Law enforcement authorities have captured a convicted murderer who escaped for a third time from prison in Maine.

Election Preparations Continue Despite Funding Bill Veto

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s top election official says that ballots are being printed despite the GOP governor’s veto of an election funding bill.

Maine man says Betty Crocker measuring spoons made him sick

A Maine man is suing Betty Crocker and its parent company, claiming the company’s red measuring spoons made him sick.

Convicted Murderer Still on the Run After Prison Escape

Police are still searching for a convicted murderer who escaped from prison in Maine.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

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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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.