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Maine health officials report flu-related child death

The Maine CDC has reported the first pediatric flu-related death of the season.

Bangor police investigating after body found in field

Police in Bangor are investigating the discovery of a body near the Airport Mall.

New crime data collection system doesn’t reflect crime wave

The number of crimes committed in Maine last year more than doubled, but it’s because of a new crime data collection system, not a massive crime wave across the state, officials said Thursday.

Panel recommends $474M heating aid package after hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A hastily assembled legislative panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a proposed $474 million heating assistance package following a public hearing that was demanded by Senate Republicans.

Long-time WGAN host known for his humor, knack for storytelling, dies at 78

A familiar voice sure to be remembered as an icon in Maine broadcasting has died.

South Paris woman seriously injured in head-on crash with tractor-trailer

A head-on crash involving a tractor-trailer in Oxford County left a woman seriously injured.

Maine nurse’s union reacts to changes to paid leave policy

The nurse’s union at Maine Medical Center say the hospital’s decision to take away some paid leave benefits is illegal.

South Portland city council votes to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

South Portland city councilors have voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including vape products.

Investigation launched after Buxton police chief is placed on indefinite leave

The Chief of Police in Buxton has been placed on paid leave due to what the department says is a “personnel matter.”

Police seeking hit-and-run suspect in Portland

Police in Portland are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that left a local man with serious injuries last week.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

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PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

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Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.

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Portland police seek local woman reported missing on Wednesday

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Police are asking for help finding a missing woman from Portland.

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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.

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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.