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Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead

Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.

Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.

Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.

73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies

The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.

Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle

The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.

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