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Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22

The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.

Mills: Maine’s fiscal health solid, can overcome challenges

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine lawmakers Tuesday evening that her budget proposal is sound and the state’s fiscal health is solid enough for “whatever economic challenges may come.”

Judge dismisses suit filed by Northern Light over opioid crisis

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine hospital network against the pharmaceutical industry.

Judge upholds Maine law allowing older sex abuse lawsuits

A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.

New nonstop flights to four destinations coming to Portland Jetport

Another airline will be offering flights out of the Portland Jetport.

Maine State Chamber of Commerce announces next president

Julia Munsey will be the next president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

Maine man accused of attacking K9 and deputy who responded to vehicle fire

Police took a Bath man into custody after he allegedly attacked a deputy and body-slammed a police K-9.

Proposed legislation would offer state buyout for Maine farmers impacted by forever chemicals

Maine farmers who own property contaminated by forever chemicals could have the option to have the property purchased by the state.

Maine lawmaker accused of forging signature for campaign funding to be arraigned

A Maine lawmaker from Waldoboro will be arraigned Thursday on forgery charges.

Maine blueberries vs. fly: US senator files bill to help

The wild blueberry, Maine’s most important fruit, could get some help fighting off a pest under legislation proposed by the state’s Republican U.S. senator.

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3 hours ago in National, Trending

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

16 hours ago in Local

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.

16 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

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

17 hours ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

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