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Maine To Release Moth-Eating Flies To Control Invasive Pest

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Forestry officials say they will set out parasitic flies in a Maine city to try to help control an invasive species of moth.

Maine State Police Say Drones Help with Explosions, Crashes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police say the value of newly acquired drones came into focus in the aftermath of a silo explosion that injured three people in a town.

Man Who Was on Deer Hunt a Day Earlier Saves Buck with Boat

EUSTIS, Maine (AP)   A Maine hunter who had been pursuing deer in the woods just a day earlier used a boat to save a drowning buck from a freezing lake.

Market Owner Will Plead Guilty to Fraud Charges

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached an agreement with 40-year-old Ali Ratib Daham, and he will plead guilty to three counts Tuesday.

Town Council Sets Disciplinary Meeting For Local Sex Shop

The Kittery Town Council voted unanimously Monday to set up a meeting with Amazing Intimate Essentials.

Lawmakers Mull Future of Tax Break Program for Businesses

Maine lawmakers are considering the future of a $12 million tax break program after a state report found the benefits aren’t necessarily flowing to the businesses that the law originally targeted.

Woman Charged with Embezzling from Parent Teacher Group

WINCHESTER, Conn. (AP)   A woman has been arrested after police say she embezzled thousands of dollars from a Connecticut parent teacher organization while she served as treasurer.

Former Cider Tasting Room to be Sold at Auction

GARDINER, Maine (AP)   Officials in the Maine city of Gardiner say a building that housed a cider business will be auctioned off next month.

Maine State Police to Demonstrate New Drones

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police are keeping up with the latest technology.

Missing Bradford Woman Found Alive

BRADFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Warden Service says a missing Bradford woman has been found alive.

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