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Quicksand doesn’t just happen in Hollywood. It happened on a Maine beach

PHIPPSBURG, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman enjoying a walk on a popular beach learned that quicksand doesn’t just happen…

What to expect in Maine’s state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine voters already cast their votes for president, but they’re back at it on Tuesday for the…

Traffic stop in Aroostook County leads to drug charges for New Hampshire man

A New Hampshire man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on I-95 in Maine.

Portland Water District sues over so-called forever chemicals

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The biggest water district in Maine is suing manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals in the hopes…

D-Day’s 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy

World War II veterans are joining heads of state and others Thursday on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the…

Man arrested in New Orleans for death of toddler in Maine

A man charged with manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend’s 22-month-old child was arrested in Louisiana after an autopsy showed the toddler died from blunt force trauma, state police said Wednesday.

Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast’s…

Westbrook city leaders approve plan to increase number of shelter beds in the city

The Westbrook City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that will open the door for more shelter beds in the city.

One person injured after tractor-trailer collides with train in Prospect

A freight train collided with a tractor-trailer at a railroad crossing in Waldo County on Monday.

Fire damages multiple businesses in Oxford, pauses races at Oxford Plains Speedway

Races at Oxford Plains Speedway were halted due to the smoke caused by the fire at large commercial building.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

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Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

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Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

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The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government