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Body recovered from Scarborough recycling facility

Scarborough police say they’re investigating the discovery of a body at a recycling facility on Friday.

Maine governor, congressional delegation respond to Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills quickly issued a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years, a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court’s landmark abortion cases.

Police arrest Maine man accused of stealing car in New Hampshire

Police say a man from Eliot, Maine was found hiding in the woods after allegedly stealing a car in New Hampshire.

Boyfriend sought in death of retreat organizer at Acadia

WINTER HARBOR, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are searching for a man in connection with the hit-and-run death in Acadia…

First shark sighting this season reported off Harpswell coast

The first shark sighting of the season has been reported off the coast of Harpswell.

Bates College president to step down next year

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The president of Bates College will step down next year after 11 years at the liberal arts institution.

Fungus kills browntail moth caterpillars in areas of Maine

A fungus found to kill browntail moth caterpillars has made an appearance in Maine, potentially easing tension for Mainers dealing with the itchy rash, respiratory issues and other problems caused by the caterpillars, researchers said.

DOJ: Maine violates ADA in care of kids with disabilities

Maine unnecessarily institutionalizes youths with mental health and developmental disabilities because of a lack of sufficient community-based services that would allow them to stay in their homes, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday in declaring a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Four children in Lewiston charged with felonies for vandalism

Four Lewiston children have been charged with felonies after an episode of vandalism this week.

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