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Maine Land Trusts Receive $65K in L.L. Bean Grants for Trail System Upgrades and Other Projects

The most recent round of awards, totaling $65,000, supports trail upgrades and other improvements in six counties across Maine.

Fatal Crash Reported in Berwick

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Long Swamp Road in Berwick on Sunday.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in South Portland

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in South Portland on Christmas Eve when a pedestrian was hit by a car while crossing Cottage Road.

Fire in Bradford Claims Lives of 13 Dogs

A residential fire in Bradford led to the loss of 13 dogs, including two litters of puppies and their mothers. The fire was caused by a wood stove and was brought under control by neighboring fire departments.

Artist Creates Customized Ornaments to Honor Lewiston Mass Shooting Victims

Local artist Crystal Tidwell has created customized wooden ornaments to honor each victim of the Lewiston mass shooting. The ornaments bear the name of each victim and are personalized for each family.

Fire destroys Vassalboro home, displacing family before Christmas

A Vassalboro family has been displaced just days before Christmas after their house caught fire early Saturday morning.

Woman Arrested for Hit-and-Run While Driving Under the Influence

A resident of Oxford was arrested and being accused of hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence.

Video shows police knew Maine shooter was a threat

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Police in Maine feared that confronting an Army reservist prior to the worst mass shooting in state history would “throw a stick of dynamite on a pool of gas,” according to video footage released by law enforcement.

Maine Secretary of State delays decision about Trump’s appearance on primary ballot

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has delayed a decision about whether to keep former President Donald Trump off Maine’s presidential primary ballot.

Death toll in Monday storm rises to 4 in Maine

The body of a second person who went missing after the vehicle they were in was swept away by floodwaters in the town of Mexico has been found.

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A Holden man who was serving a six-year sentence died after being released from Mountain View Correctional Facility.

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

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Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

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MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.