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Nearly half of tested medical marijuana products fail to meet recreational pot standards, report says

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy says that nearly half of the medical marijuana products they recently tested were contaminated with pesticides, harmful microbes, yeast and mold.

Eastern equine encephalitis virus confirmed in mosquitoes in York County

Maine health officials say mosquitoes in Lebanon have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus.

Toddler struck by tow truck in Chelsea dies

Maine State Police say a toddler was killed after getting hit by a tow truck in Chelsea.

Potentially rabid fox attacks man in Farmingdale, report says

A 77-year-old man received treatment after being attacked by a fox in Farmingdale.

Maine mom accused of telling son to ‘be safe’ while stealing

A Maine woman is accused of putting her child at risk after police say she told her son to “be safe” while he was stealing.

Students return to Casco Bay High School after unfounded active shooter threat

Police are investigating after they received a text saying there was an active shooter at a Portland school Monday morning.

Sanford man who disappeared after driving wife to work found trapped in truck in New Hampshire woods

SANFORD, Maine (AP) A man from Maine who was reported missing was found after being trapped for two days in his pickup truck in a muddy, wooded area in New Hampshire, authorities said.

Healthy Maine Expo bringing together health and family fun this weekend in Portland.

You probably never thought healthcare could feel like a carnival, but that’s sort of how it felt on Saturday!

Warning issued to anyone venturing too close to the ocean during Lee

The Scarborough Fire Department has warned they may not be able to launch an ocean rescue in during the height of Lee.

Hurricane Lee Exits Maine leaving a path of destruction

Mainers are bracing for Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring rain and powerful wind gusts to the state Friday.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

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Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

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Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

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Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

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48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.