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Over 35,000 without power following Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm left over 35,000 CMP customers without power, the majority of them residing in York where the community saw a mix of rain, snow and ice.

Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikes

The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale.

Cape Elizabeth police, citizens make multiple attempts to return adventurous seal to the ocean

A wayward seal is back in its natural habitat after going on an adventure in Cape Elizabeth during Monday’s snowstorm.

Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff following California shooting

Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all U.S. and state of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the 10 people who were killed in a shooting at a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park, California.

Man dies after hit-and-run near Maine, New Hampshire line

Police say a man was walking toward Fryeburg when he was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in neighboring Conway, New Hampshire.

Regal Cinemas set to close Brunswick location

Regal Cinemas is set to close its Brunswick location as soon as February after parent company Cineworld, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.

Canadian company files new proposal for mine in Maine

A Canadian company that was rebuked by Maine regulators over a lack of details in a large-scale mining proposal has filed a new petition to develop a mine outside of Patten.

Priest cleared of abuse allegations assigned to Auburn parish

A priest who was accused of sexual abuse was assigned to a new parish in Auburn on Monday.

Signatures submitted for Maine ‘right to repair’ referendum

Backers of a referendum to ensure newer technology doesn’t prevent motorists from getting their cars repaired at independent shops in Maine submitted signatures Thursday aimed at putting the proposal on the ballot.

Maine is the latest state to ban TikTok for state workers

The state of Maine is banning TikTok from devices that connect to the government network, joining states banning the social media app owned by a Chinese company from state phones and other devices.

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Update: Fire Damages Home, Destroys Barn in Augusta

Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Portland Residential Building Fire Disrupts Munjoy Hill Neighborhood

Portland firefighters say there's no information yet on the cause of the fire.

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Brush Fire Burns Nearly an Acre in New Gloucester

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Crews were on the scene for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon.

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Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

17 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.