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Assistant fire chief in Maine town dies in crash

LIVERMORE FALLS, Maine (AP) The assistant fire chief in a Maine town has died in a three-vehicle crash.

Case of rare tickborne disease detected in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A case of a rare tickborne infection has been located in coastal Maine.

It’s wicked hot in New England, too

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England started off the week with heat advisories as the hottest weather of the year…

Portland homeowners to receive new home revaluations

After 15 years, Portland homeowners will have their properties revaluated and be informed of their new property values this week.

Man charged in Sanford hotel shooting arrested in New Hampshire

Police in Sanford say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a shooting at a local hotel.

Maine prohibits mountain camping after damage, litter, feces

WELD, Maine (AP) — Maine conservation official said camping on a popular hiking mountain has been prohibited due to misuse…

Westbrook police asking public for help locating missing man

Police in Westbrook are asking for information as they search for a man who went missing last week.

Police arrest one person in connection with shots fired at Scarborough home

Police say one person is now in custody after shots were fired in Scarborough.

Panel sends bipartisan budget proposal to Maine lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature will vote later this week on a bipartisan $8.5 billion budget proposals that includes $300 for most workers and reaches the goal of boosting the state’s share of K-12 public education costs to 55%.

Maine’s state of emergency comes to an end this week

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s emergency order about the coronavirus pandemic is entering its final days.

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Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.