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Hands off That Seal, NOAA Reminds Curious Beachgoers

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it’s common to see seal pups resting on beaches in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts during this time.

Maine Committee Resuming Work on State Budget

The Maine Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is meeting to see if Democrats and Republicans are any closer to a compromise on a supplemental budget.

Officials: Dead Fish Result From Dam Work in Orono

Officials in Orono say dead fish washing up on Maine waterfronts is due to work on a local dam.

Officials: Man Disqualified From Primary Still Campaigning

A Maine man who was disqualified from the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is still posting signs across the state declaring he is “Trump strong.”

Guns Seized From Home of Man Whose Comments Led to Lockdown

Police have removed rifles and shotguns from the home of a man who allegedly made threats that forced the lockdown of schools in Rockland, Maine.

Man Taken Into Custody For Threatening To Shoot Up A School

ROCKLAND, Me. (WGAN) A man was taken into custody after posting a desire to shoot up a school.

Two Fires in Portland Within a Few Hours

Fire officials are investigating two fires that broke out in Portland Tuesday afternoon.

Police: Man Killed in Moped Crash

Police in Maine say a 40-year-old man was killed over the weekend when his moped struck a guard rail.

Some Central Maine Power Customers Plan Class Action Suit

Some Central Maine Power customers are organizing a class action lawsuit against the utility concerning high power bills experienced last winter.

Enviros: Pact with Greenland, Faroe Islands Will Save Salmon

A pair of conservation groups says it has struck a deal with commercial fishermen in Greenland and the Faroe Islands to protect thousands of vulnerable Atlantic salmon.

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UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.