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Time to Bag a Bearded Bird in Maine as Spring Hunt Nears

In a couple of weeks it will become very unsafe to be a bearded bird in Maine.

Maine State Police Veteran Nominated to Take Over as Chief

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he’s nominating a veteran of the Maine State Police to serve as the agency’s new chief.

Sea Dogs Win Home Opener at Hadlock Field

The Sea Dogs took down Tim Tebow and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the home opener Friday night.

Police Charge Suspect in Unity Robbery, Currently Searching for Him

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged a Brooks man in connection with a robbery in Unity earlier this week

Arrest Made Following Spate of Robberies in Southern Maine

Westbrook police have made an arrest following a spate of armed robberies across southern Maine.

Prosecutors Will Remain in Trial of Child Abuse Death

A judge has rejected a request by defense attorneys to prove prosecutors handling the case of a Maine mother accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help.

Maine House Passes Conversion Therapy Ban After Fiery Debate

Passions boiled over during a debate in the Maine House over a bill to ban conversion therapy, causing the House speaker to suspend debate at one point so tensions could simmer before members cast their vote.

Wounded, Missing Dog Found

BUXTON, Maine (WGAN)  Police say a dog that ran away after being shot on Thursday has been found and is back in the owner’s possession

Officials: 6 Students Diagnosed with Whooping Cough

SANFORD, Maine (AP)   Maine school officials say six students in Sanford have been diagnosed with whooping cough

Acadia Park Carriage Paths Closed During ‘Mud Season’

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — It’s a sure sign of spring at Maine’s Acadia National Park: The carriage paths are shut down until further notice because of “mud season.”

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

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No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

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Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.