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Bear Expert Says Bears More Likely To Take Bait This Year

Maine wildlife officials say this is the year aspiring bear hunters should take up the hunt this season.

Police Investigating Death of Canoeist Near Saco River

Police in Maine are investigating the death of a canoeist found dead on a beach on the Saco River.

Teen Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Burnham

Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed an 18-year-old woman in Burnham, Maine.

Gas Prices Changed Little In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices haven’t changed much in northern New England.

Man Accused Of Scaring Woman To Death To Stand Trial

ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to get underway in the trial of a Maine man accused of frightening a woman during a burglary and causing a fatal heart attack.

Decision Due On Whether To Increase Harvest Of Baby Eels

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s baby eel fishery has been through ups and downs in recent years, and regulators might be about to let fishermen catch a lot more of the valuable fish.

A Missing Plane in Levant Was Never Missing, After All

Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers mistakenly thought a small plane went missing, causing some anxious moments in the town of Levant, Maine.

Fryeburg Police Find Body Along Saco River

Police in Fryeburg found a man dead on a beach Sunday morning.

Funeral Arrangements Finalized for South Portland Firefighter

Funeral services have been organized for a South Portland firefighter who was recently killed.

Police: Teen With Learner Permit at Wheel During Fatal Crash

BURNAM, Maine (AP) – Police say an 18-year-old girl was killed when a car flipped and crashed into trees in…

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Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.