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College, Farmers to Launch ‘Seaweed Lab’ in Maine

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP)  A Maine college is partnering with a seaweed farm to launch a research and production facility in Bar Harbor

2 Men to be Sentenced for Roles in Drug-Related Killing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Two men are due to be sentenced for their roles in a drug-related killing in Augusta

Bridge To Be Named For Slain Deputy

NORRIDEWOCK, Maine (AP) _ A bridge over the Kennebec River in Maine will be dedicated this fall to slain Somerset County sheriff’s deputy Eugene Cole.

Police Investigating Death of Man Following Car Accident

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Medical Examiner’s Office says a former high school basketball star died from a stab wound to the chest when he collapsed at the scene of a traffic crash

Scooter Rider Busted on Maine Turnpike

Authorities say a man traveled from Massachusetts to Maine on a scooter using only his cell phone as a headlight.

Fisherman Finds Body Floating in an Auburn Pond

A woman’s body was found floating in a pond in Auburn Sunday morning.

Sheriff’s Department Settles Abuse of Power Lawsuit

ALFRED, Maine (AP) – The York County Sheriff’s department has settled a lawsuit that claimed two deputies illegally arrested and…

State Fair Expected to Draw More Than 40,000 to Bangor

One of the largest and oldest summer fairs in the state of Maine is underway.

Maine shipyard getting help to expand production line

A Maine shipyard located in the state’s mid-coast region is receiving more than $650,000 in federal money to make improvements.

Police Identify Man Killed in Fryeburg Motorcycle Accident

A man from Florida is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Fryeburg Friday night.

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Child Molestation Suspect from Rhode Island Arrested in Maine

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Wright was wanted on three counts of first-degree child molestation, and two counts of second-degree child molestation. 

13 hours ago in Local

Barn in Arundel Destroyed in Large Nighttime Fire

Firefighters from Arundel were on the scene for close to four hours

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Portland Farmer’s Market Outdoor Season Starts Saturday

Market organizers are once again matching purchases made through SNAP and EBT.

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12-year-old Skowhegan girl found safe after going missing for 3 days

A 12-year-old Skowhegan girl has been found safe after she was reported missing.

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U.S. Marshals arrest Rhode Island man in Maine for child molestation

A Rhode Island man wanted on five counts of child molestation was arrested in Maine.