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1 Injured In Boat Fire Off Chebeague Island

The U.S. Coast Guard says one person has been injured in a boat explosion and fire near Chebeague Island in Maine’s Casco Bay.

Ogunquit Fire Chief On Leave

Town Manager Pat Finnigan would not say why Cheif O’Brien is on leave, or if he is still being paid.

Senators: Fund National Park Service Maintenance Backlog

Maine’s independent U.S. senator is joining with a group of colleagues to push for legislation that promises to address a maintenance backlog within the National Park Service.

Medicaid Funding Bill Faces Long Odds This Week After Veto

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Lawmakers face long odds of saving a bill meant to ensure Maine has enough money for…

Maine Gov. LePage Vetoes ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would’ve banned state-licensed therapists from engaging…

Hundreds of Mainers to participate in annual Loon count

Maine bird lovers who have counted one of the state’s most beloved birds for three-and-a-half decades are getting ready to do it again.

Fire at a Maine Lumber Company Causes Major Damages

A log loader was wrecked and one man was injured due to a fire in Eustis.

19-Year-Old Charged After Joyride Through Farmer’s Cornfield

Maine State Police say a 19-year-old’s joyride in a cornfield has led to a felony charge.

Maine Police Department Divided Over Drug Field Tests

A Maine police chief’s proposal to use drug field tests has drawn criticism from some officers.

Suspect in Bangor Robbery In Custody

Bangor police have arrested a 69-year-old robbery suspect.

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