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Two Fires In Same Augusta Landfill Over Weekend

Authorities say Sunday’s fire was in a different area of the landfill than the section that caught fire early Saturday morning.

Study: Abiding Rules Preserves Water During Timber Harvest

The Maine Forest Service says use of forestry best management practices has helped prevent sediment from entering water bodies as a result of timber harvesting.

Bates, Colby Hold Commencement Exercises

Bates and Colby colleges are holding their commencement exercises in the Maine communities where they are located.

Man Dies in Car Crash on Interstate 295

 A 50-year-old man has died in what state police say is the first fatal traffic accident on Memorial Day weekend in Maine since 2014.

Man Hit Wife’s Car With His While Children Inside

Police say they were called to a Lebanon home on Wednesday for reports of a domestic violence incident.

Former President Bush Attends Maine Pancake Breakfast

Former President George H.W. Bush is getting out and meeting veterans in the Maine community where he spends the summers.

Maine City Seeking Plans to Redevelop Historic Cotton Mill

Advocates in the Maine capital are hoping they can find a group to help fund the estimated $3 million cost of restoring the only remaining building of the Edwards mill complex on the Kennebec River waterfront in Augusta.

Maine state police step up enforcement for holiday weekend

Maine State Police are stepping up traffic enforcement this holiday weekend with a focus on seat belt enforcement.

Two Motels Seek Restraining Order to Stay Open

A pair of South Portland motels hope to overturn the City Council’s decision to shut them down.

Six Arrests Following Drug Investigation in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a joint investigation with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has led to the arrest of six people

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