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Maine Says It’s Time to Kill Rash-Causing Caterpillars

State entomologists say it’s time for Maine property owners to remove a species of invasive caterpillar from trees where they can be reached.

All 3 Sought in Millinocket Death Are Now Behind Bars

All three suspects in a fatal shooting in December in Millinocket, Maine, are behind bars.

Marketing Lobsters, Harvesting Crabs On Agenda At Fish Forum

The social event of the year in the world of Maine fishing is coming to a close in Rockport.

Woman’s body found in trunk of abandoned car

Police say the body of a young woman was found in the trunk of a car towed from a Walmart to an automotive dealership in Pittsfield.

Judge Won’t Drop Immigration Case Over Profiling Claim

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A judge has ruled that a Maine state trooper had a legitimate reason to stop a van full of immigrants that he described as the “ICE mother lode” and will allow a resulting immigration case to move forward

Body Found Inside Trunk of Car at Dealership

PITTSFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police are investigating after a body was found inside a trunk at a car dealership in Pittsfield

Police Arrest 8 on Meth, Gun Related Charges

LYMAN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say eight Lyman residents have been arrested related to methamphetamine and gun charges

Storm Brings Winds, Rain to Southern, Coastal Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A swift storm is bringing strong winds and rain to southern and coastal parts of Maine, as officials warn residents against driving through flooded streets

Police Searching for Man that Disappeared along Kenduskeag Stream

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A search is underway in Bangor after a man disappeared along the Kenduskeag Stream

Heroin and Suboxone Strips Seized After Traffic Stop

Maine State Police say they seized heroin and suboxone strips from a car in Augusta on Sunday.

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