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Risk of Avian Flu in Maine increasing as status is updated

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry reports the primary culprit is migratory birds interacting with commercial and backyard flocks, usually during the colder months.

Senator Susan Collins considers it a win that Trumps Canadian tariffs have been paused

Maine Senator Susan Collins is considering it a win that Trumps tariffs on Canada have been paused. The tariffs would…

Blaze displaces residents at South Portland apartment building

A fire at an apartment building for elderly and handicapped Mainers in South Portland caused smoke and water damage Friday morning.

Legislators eye bill that would axe inspection requirements for most Maine vehicles

Lawmakers in Augusta are taking up a bill that would do away with inspection requirements for most vehicles in Maine.

Former Bar Harbor Cop Indicted on Child Endangerment Charge

Hancock County District Court has charged a former Bar Harbor cop with child endangerment.

Maine Capitol Introduce Bomb Sniffing Dog, A Retriever

Officers held a press conference for Teddy Thursday, who is a 17-month-old lab

2nd Fire in Week Destroys Norway Apt. Building

The state Fire Marshals Office says it was the second time they were called to a fire at the address

Maine Mall shooting suspect makes first court appearance

The suspect in Wednesday’s shooting in the Maine Mall was arraigned on Friday.

Maine AG Frey Joins Group Vowing Lawsuit Against Musk Access to Treasury Dept.

President Trump has confirmed Musk and his group have access to the Treasury Department payment system.

Police investigate stabbing after fight between juveniles in South Portland

A juvenile was stabbed during a fight in South Portland on Wednesday.

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.