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Police: Be on the Lookout for Home-Invading Wild Turkey

Police in Maine say they’re on the lookout for a wild turkey that broke into a home through a bedroom window.

A Glimmer of Hope for Moose in Far Northern Maine

Maine hunters might be allowed to harvest more of its iconic land mammal this year because of strong survival rates in the northern parts of the state.

Restaurateurs Accused of Writing Bad Checks, Leaving State

Officials say a pair of high-profile restaurateurs who owe thousands for civil judgments and now face criminal charges regarding bad checks have left the state.

NOAA Says New Protections Will Help Young Cod Grow

The federal government is touting new protections for young cod as a way to help rebuild the population of the fish.

Ice Carousel? Yes, that’s a Thing, and it’s Taking Shape

SINCLAIR, Maine (AP)   Folks in Maine’s St. John Valley are going for a world record for the largest ice carousel

Peace Be with You, but Use Sanitizer: Handshake Back at Mass

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it’s OK to shake hands at Mass again, though churchgoers should still be mindful of the presence of influenza

Portland Police Loosen Hiring Policies for New Recruits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland, Maine will now consider new recruits who are non-citizens and who have recently used marijuana

Maine Gov. LePage Wants to Boost Pay for the Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to boost the salary for the next governor

Tensions Flaring in Maine Over Trump Lumber Tariff

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on softwood lumber from Canada is unclear in Maine, where sawmills and logging businesses on both sides of the border are intertwined

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accident Involving Deputy’s Vehicle

MEDWAY, Maine (WGAN)  An accident involving a Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation

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The crash remains under investigation.

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Deputies say a woman had to be extracted from her vehicle with serious injuries

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Sen. Collins, Sen. King offer thoughts after Gaza ceasefire deal

Maine's congressional delegation reacting after Hamas released all living hostages after two years of violence in Gaza.

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Hunter injured after gun goes off in northern Maine

A Brewer woman was hit by birdshot when a member of her hunting party fired their gun in Aroostook County.

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Why Are There So Many Hotels in Portland?

Quincy Hentzel with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce says the hotels are continuing to be built for a reason.