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Dogfish deal sought between Maine businesses and Cuba

A delegation of Maine agriculturalists are attempting to create a pipeline of trade between Maine and Cuba.

Bomb threat at Maine Medical Center forces temporary stoppage of visitation

A bomb threat to Maine Medical Center in Portland on Sunday, causing the hospital to temporarily halt all visits to patients.

Shellfish attitude in lobster land: Maine oysters boom

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) Maine is producing more oysters than ever due to a growing number of shellfish farms that have launched off its coast in recent years.

Police investigate deaths of two people in Auburn

The deaths of two individuals in Auburn are under investigation.

Portland man drowns after raft flips on East Outlet of Moosehead Lake

The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife says a 40-year-old Portland man drowned after his fishing raft overturned on the east outlet of Moosehead Lake.

72-foot yacht goes up in flames in the Piscataqua River

New Castle (WGME) — A 72-foot yacht went up in flames in the Piscataqua River in New Hampshire Saturday afternoon.…

Retirement community showed off their art at ‘The Annual Summer Solstice Art Show’

SCARBOROUGH(WGME)—The retirement community at the Piper Shores Campus got to showcase their art after two years due to the pandemic.…

First ever Rock Row Summerfest in Westbrook

Westbrook (WGME) — Celebrating summer with a carnival in Westbrook. “Rock Row Summerfest” is happening this weekend. Saturday is day…

BIW christening of new missile destroyer USS John Basilone

BATH(WGME)—A crowd gathered to see the christening of the U.S Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer the future USS John Basilone…

Maine high school students awarded scholarships in Maine App challenge

PORTLAND (WGME)– Dozens of high school students around Maine finding out the finalists of the Maine app challenge this morning…

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One Dead in Skowhegan House Fire

The body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification.

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Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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Two Arrested in Waterville After 6 Month Drug Trafficking Investigation

Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.