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Inmate Dies in Warren

A Maine inmate died Sunday night.

Maine Wardens Get New Tools Courtesy of Kawasaki

 The Maine Warden Service is getting some help from the private sector in keeping waterways safe this summer.

Bill Would Expand Diabetics’ Access to Therapeutic Shoes

A pair of U.S. senators wants to use federal legislation to give diabetic people better access to therapeutic shoes.

Army Corps of Engineers to Fund Dredging Work Around Maine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use nearly $12 million on dredging projects in Maine in the coming fiscal year.

4th of July fireworks dates, times across Maine

Here is a roundup of fireworks displays in cities, towns and communities across Maine. Weather or other factors could lead to changes…

Body Discovered in Penobscot River

A dead body was found in Bangor Saturday.

Maine Legislature Approves Naming Bridge for Slain Deputy

The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would name a bridge over the Kennebec River in Norridgewock after slain Somerset County sheriff’s deputy Eugene Cole.

Ranked Voting Gives Candidate Hope of Unseating Rep. Pingree

An independent state lawmaker believes Maine’s new ranked-choice voting system will help his bid to unseat a popular Democratic congresswoman in the state’s 1st Congressional District.

Nonprofit Wants to Lead Effort to Buy Saddleback Mountain

The arrest of an Australian developer who has an agreement to buy Maine’s Saddleback Mountain ski resort is spurring a nonprofit to renew its efforts to buy the resort.

Whoopie pies to be star of a Maine festival

Mainers are set to take a day to celebrate their official state treat: the whoopie pie.

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Former Maine CDC Director Shah Running for Governor

He joins a crowded field of candidates trying to replace Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.

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Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

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Dexter High School Gets 25K as Finalist in National Giveaway

The national contest awards money to small towns to help improve athletic facilities.

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DNC Chair Says Platner Comments Not Disqualifying

In now-deleted Reddit posts from 2021, Platner called himself a communist among other things.

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Police Say Missing Sabattus Girl Found

Sabattus police say they’ve found missing teen Dahlia. ______________________ Original Story: Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from…