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Lobster fishers sue to block monitoring laws designed to help save a rare whale
A group of lobster fishermen has sued fishing regulators in federal court, claiming that new electronic monitoring requirements designed to protect rare whales are unconstitutional.
911 transcripts reveal chaotic scene as gunman killed 18 people in Maine
Emergency calls pouring into dispatch centers as a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle reflected the chaos of the unfolding situation as shots rang out first at a bowling alley, then minutes later at a bar.
Family of five loses home in Greenbush fire
A Greenbush family is looking for a new place to live after fire destroyed their mobile home early Sunday morning.
Waterville murder suspect released from Missouri hospital
A man accused of killing a co-worker in Waterville is out of the hospital.
Portland announces Yellow Zone parking ban as crews clear snow following major winter storm
Crews in Portland were working on snow removal Monday following a significant winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on Maine’s largest city.
New program aims to keep Maine potatoes afloat as climate change threatens crop yields.
The objective of the program is to create new strains of potato plants that can withstand problems such as bugs, diseases, and new weather patterns as Maine is forecasted to get warmer and hotter in the coming years.
Maine man injured in crash is shocked by downed power line
A pickup truck passenger survived an initial crash that knocked down a utility pole only to be shocked by the downed electrical line and to die from his injuries, officials said Friday.
“No Labels Party” qualifies for ballot access in Maine
A new political party in Maine has enough enrolled voters to get ballot access in this year’s election.
Shooting at Union Station in Portland under investigation
Police are investigating a shooting near Union Station in Portland.
