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Residents displaced by Biddeford apartment fire

Fire broke out Tuesday morning at an apartment building run by a York County shelter program.

Police seek missing Aroostook County teen

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager from Presque Isle.

Salary bump for state legislators, governor being considered in Augusta

Two bills have been introduced in the Maine Legislature that would increase the salaries of the governor and state legislators, which are among the lowest in the country.

Man who died in Ellsworth crash identified

Police have released the name of the man who died Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Ellsworth.

Maine governor signs bill making to-go alcohol permanent

Maine’s pandemic rule allowing to-go cocktails is going to be sticking around.

US EPA, US Fish & Wildlife Service reach agreement on Orland fish hatchery

ORONO, Maine (AP) A Maine fish hatchery will make changes to reduce the amount of phosphorus it discharges under the terms of a federal government settlement.

Officials issue updated wildlife consumption advisory for PFAS in Fairfield area

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine CDC have announced a new wildlife consumption advisory for deer and turkey due to PFAS contamination.

Nonprofit group looks to buy most of Maine’s newspapers

A newly formed nonprofit group headed by a longtime Maine journalist wants to buy most of the newspapers in the state.

Waterville restaurant destroyed by fire

The Last Unicorn restaurant in Waterville was destroyed by fire over the weekend.

Reward now up to $5,000 in search for man who went missing from Bangor psychiatric center

The family of a missing man with schizophrenia has increased the reward it is offering for information leading to the return of their loved one.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

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5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

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Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.