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Investigators say butane caused blast at Auburn home

An explosion at a home in Auburn sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday night.

Gas prices fall again in Maine as demand stalls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Clam industry growing as climate change warms Gulf of Maine

The annual clam harvest value is around $2.6 million, up from just over $10,000 in 2004.

Maine warns of fake text messages claiming to be from DMV

The scammer is sending text messages claiming to be the “Maine DMV.” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the scammers do not represent Maine and recipients should not click on the link.

Maine’s largest district to get help diversifying teachers

The district said the training would benefit schools because demographics of teachers employed in Portland haven’t kept up with the pace of diversification of the student population.

Mercy Hospital to relocate by early Janaury

Mercy Hospital in Portland is preparing to move to a new location.

The City of Portland is asking you to help them not declare a parking ban Sunday Night

Parking ban or not if you can avoid parking on the street tonight please do so

Many Maine Cities and Towns are declaring parking bans for tonight’s storm

A number of cities and towns across Maine are asking you not to park on the street tonight, here is a list

Casco Bay High School students march to mail college applications

A rite of passage returned to Portland Friday.

Maine’s largest airport adds flights to Nashville, New York City

The Portland International Jetport is adding two new summer flight destinations.

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

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.

5 hours ago in Local, National

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

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

18 hours ago in Local

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.

19 hours ago in Local

Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

20 hours ago in Local

Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.