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Number of COVID patients at Maine hospitals remains low as health officials keep eye out for subvariant

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine remain at a low level, despite a slight uptick on Monday.

Acton lawmaker and business owner dies at 66

A Maine lawmaker from Acton has died.

Ex-candidate due in court on child porn charges on May 3

A two-time gubernatorial candidate accused of possessing child pornography will make his first appearance in court in May.

Kennebunk residents to vote on recall effort in RSU 21

A member of the RSU 21 board of directors is facing a recall vote.

Senators want a digital ‘America the Beautiful’ pass

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Montana want the National Park Service to create a digitized version of a pass that provides access to hundreds of protected sites.

Researchers: Fast-warming Gulf of Maine set record in 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Gulf of Maine, one of the world’s fastest-warming ocean waters, set a new record for surface temperatures last year, researchers said Monday.

3 teens charged after recorded attack on homeless in Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A video of a pair of homeless people being assaulted led to the arrest of three teenagers in Auburn, police said.

Work on key Maine-NH bridge to finish ahead of schedule

The Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to complete construction on the Piscataqua River Bridge two months ahead of time.

A one-stop place for waterslides and drive-in movies could be coming to Saco

Just imagine – after a day in the wave pool and on the waterslides you could see a movie in your car – without even having to move it!

Maine Warden Serviced called to search for missing 80-year-old Manchester Man found him deceased

A man found dead behind his home will be examined by the medical examiner. He went out for his morning walk at 8:30 Saturday morning and police were called when he didn’t return.

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