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Driver involved in head-on crash in Palmyra pronounced dead at the scene

Police say a Palmyra man was killed Tuesday night when his car collided head-on with a pickup truck.

Lobster fishers to weigh in on plan for monitoring of boats

Federal fishing managers are looking for feedback from lobster harvesters about a plan to require electronic tracking.

Maine Gov. activates National Guard to help ease stress on hospitals

Maine on Wednesday saw the largest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, as hospital officials raise alarm bells over shrinking capacity.

Court suggests religious schools OK to get Maine tuition aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to rule that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education.

Maine conservation program sets funding record at $5.7M

HARPSWELL, Maine (AP) A Maine conservation program is awarding more than $5 million to two dozen projects in the state in the largest single-year funding effort in its history.

1st Somali mayor in US shares her vision for city of South Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Deqa Dhalac is the first Somali immigrant to become the mayor of a U.S. city, but she describes her rise in local politics as very old fashioned.

Pedestrian-involved crash leaves Winthrop woman dead

A Winthrop woman has died after she was hit by a pickup truck while walking along Route 202.

Mother struck and killed by vehicle in Topsham while walking with son

A mother who was walking along a road in Topsham with her son was struck and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning.

I-295 overpass struck by excavator in Brunswick

The Maine Department of Transportation said Tuesday part of a bridge overpass in Brunswick was struck by an excavator that was being hauled by a truck.

Human remains found in Augusta identified as man who went missing in 2017

Police say human remains that were found in Augusta in November belong to a man who was reported missing a few years ago.

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

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LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

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A teenager charged in the killing of a Maine paddleboarder has been found competent to stand trial.

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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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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.