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Drive to give books to Maine first graders seeks new schools

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A program that has a goal of giving a book to every first grade student in Maine is hoping to increase the number of participating schools.

Gas prices up in Vermont, down in Maine and New Hampshire

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England.

Maine moose hunters had less success than normal in 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine moose hunters had less success than usual during last year’s hunt despite an increase in hunting permits.

Maine state senator resigns to take job in federal SBA

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Democratic state senator in Maine said Tuesday that he will resign to take a post within the federal government.

Over 50K Maine acres to be protected by conservation push

FAYETTE, Maine (AP) More than 50,000 acres of land around Maine will be conserved as part of a land protection drive, according to a charitable foundation.

Just about every kind of stormy weather that can happen did happen in Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm brought just about everything Maine weather can offer all in one day, just depends on where you are.

Grants to support free after school meals coming to Maine

Full Plates Full Potential works to combat child hunger says it is awarding more than $80,000 to school districts and nonprofit organizations around the state.

Maine to help fire departments fight fires on wild lands

Maine is awarding money to rural fire departments in the state to help with wildland fire fighting.

Everything you need to know to stay ahead of the storm from WGME

Here is the latest update on the storm from CBS 13

Announcers fired by Houlton Radio Station for body shaming on-air

Two announcers calling a High School Basketball game were fired after they made remarks about the players weight captured on a hot mic they didn’t realize was live.

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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

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Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

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Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic…

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Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

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Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.