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Jay paper mill to close in 2023

The Androscoggin Mill in Jay will be closing next year, eliminating 230 jobs in the area.

Series of meetings scheduled to discuss new flight paths for LifeFlight helicopters

The public is getting a chance to weigh in on proposed low-level flight paths for LifeFlight helicopters.

Maine lobstering group files appeal over new federal rules to protect whales

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association has filed an appeal over new federal rules aimed at protecting endangered whales.

Lewiston police searching for shooting suspect who is considered armed and dangerous

Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting that happened in Lewiston.

Broken fence to blame for fatal accident on Scarborough cliff walk

A Georgia woman who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after falling about 30 feet from a cliff walk in Scarborough has died.

Trial to begin for Gardiner man charged in fatal shooting in 2020

Jury selection gets underway this week for the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting one person and seriously injuring another in Gardiner.

Portland Board of Education to vote on school choice proposal

The Portland School Board will vote Tuesday on limiting school choice in the district.

Police rescue missing dog following Ogunquit crash

Maine State Police located a dog Saturday night that went missing after a recent crash in Ogunquit.

South Berwick man who crashed into lake while fleeing from police faces charges

Police say a man accused of trying to break into a home in Acton ended up crashing his vehicle into a lake on Sunday.

2-year-old boy fatally injured in driveway in Maine

A 2-year-old boy was fatally injured in a driveway when his father failed to see him while moving a pickup truck and camper trailer, state police said.

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