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Boil order issued for Maine islands impacted by water main break

Portland’s water district issued a boil order for several islands in Casco Bay after a water main break Wednesday morning on Little Diamond Island.

Kittery daycare evacuated, 11 hospitalized after suspected carbon monoxide leak

Seven children and four adults were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a potential carbon monoxide leak at a Kittery daycare.

Portland Police Arrest 7 at Downtown Apt for Drug Trafficking

Police say they were called to more than a dozen complaints over the past two weeks centered on one apartment.

Sen. Collins Backing Bill to Supports Maternity Wards at Hospitals

The measure aims to help rural healthcare facilities get training to respond to obstetric emergencies.

Eliot Man Dies After Crash in New Hampshire

Police say a pickup truck driven by Judd Reed hit the back of a Toyota Camry.

Funeral in South Portland For K-9 Killed in Police Standoff

Officers say Preacher was shot in the abdomen while being sent to apprehend the suspect in the standoff.

No threat suspected after grenade is donated to Augusta Goodwill store

Officials say someone donated what appears to be a hand grenade to the Goodwill store in Augusta, prompting an evacuation on Tuesday.

Name of Fort Bragg changed in honor of Maine WWII hero

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed an order restoring the name of a storied special operations forces base in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg and said Tuesday that there will be more name changes coming.

Maine health officials increase risk status for avian flu spread

Wildlife officials say avian flu has been detected in wild birds in Maine, elevating the risk status of the disease in our state from “moderate” to “high.”

Maine Fire Marshall Investigating Major Waterville Fire

Firefighters say no one was injured in the fire.

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