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U.S. Imported Enormous Amount of Seafood in 2017

Last year, the United States imported more fish than ever before.

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.

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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

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

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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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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.