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Bridge work to affect drivers in Yarmouth

Nighttime construction will impact traffic on Route 1 in Yarmouth this week.

Man arrested after fleeing scene of New Gloucester crash, police say

A Portland man was arrested after police say he fled the scene of a head-on crash in New Gloucester.

NLRB says Chipotle violated federal labor law in Maine

Chipotle Mexican Grill violated federal labor law by closing a Maine restaurant where workers sought to unionize, the National Labor Relations Board said.

Maine healthcare providers urge precautions amid rise in pediatric respiratory illness

Two of Maine’s largest healthcare systems say a rise in RSV cases among babies and toddlers is putting a strain on capacity.

More anterless deer permits available for Maine hunters next week

The state of Maine is giving hunters another chance to obtain an anterless deer permit.

Maine places new limits on medical marijuana providers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine delivered an October surprise to medical marijuana providers with new guidance that limits the sale of pre-rolled marijuana and liquid concentrates by treating them like tobacco.

Mills, LePage debate for a final time in Maine’s race for governor

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage made reference to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ comment about inflation being “a distraction” in their final debate Thursday evening, attempting to show she was out of touch at a time of high energy, gasoline and food costs.

Police charge Maine man with kidnapping, drug possession after 58-mile long chase

A Presque Isle man was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit with police that went on for 58 miles.

House fire in Levant leaves 2 dead

Investigators have identified two people who died as a result of a house fire in Levant on Monday.

Portland restaurant damaged by fire

The cause of a fire at a Portland restaurant in under investigation.

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Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

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Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday

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UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search

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They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

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Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers

Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.

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

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

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.