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Drought conditions continue along coastal Maine

Despite recent rainfall, much of coastal Maine is still experiencing severe drought conditions.

Maine Attorney General’s Office declares three police shootings justified

The Maine Attorney General’s Office ruled Wednesday that three separate police shootings were all justified.

Officials say ride operator likely failed to check strap before accident at Palace Playland

An investigation into an accident that left a 10-year-old boy injured at Palace Playland last month found that the ride operator likely didn’t check a strap to make sure the boy was secured.

Victim in robbery ordered to strip at gunpoint, Winslow police say

A 30-year-old Palmyra man is accused of robbing another man and forcing him to strip at gunpoint.

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to White House student loan forgiveness plan

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden is not toeing the party line when it comes to President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers.

Drug sweep in Western Maine results in charges for 8 people

Eight people were charged with drug-related crimes during a sweep by law enforcement in Western Maine.

No PFAS detected in water, Portland Water District says

The Portland Water District says its water is PFAS-free.

Life expectancy dips throughout U.S., including Maine

The average U.S. life expectancy dipped 1.8 years in 2020.

Post-conviction hearing set for Waldo County mother convicted in infant son’s killing

A Maine mother serving a 13-year prison sentence for the killing of her infant son was set to appear in court again Wednesday for a post-conviction hearing.

Non-profit DNA project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Non-profit DNA testing project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

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