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Portland park to undergo insecticide treatment for invasive moth species

Portland’s Deering Oaks Park will be closed briefly while the city works to remove browntail moth nests from trees.

Top cop in Maine banned after faking report to flee meeting

A former Maine police chief wanted to skip out of a public meeting so badly that it cost him his career.

Court: Construction can proceed on hydropower corridor

A federal appeals court is allowing construction to proceed on a 53-mile stretch that’s a critical part of a $1 billion utility corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Police in Portland investigating drive-by shooting

Portland police say they’re investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early Sunday morning.

Gov. Mills announces lifting of indoor and outdoor capacity limits later this month

Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday that capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings and indoor venues will be lifted come May 24th.

No evidence found in missing girl’s death following search on Maine property

Nothing turned up after a search on a property in central Maine for a girl who went missing 35 years ago this week.

New York man charged in connection with homicide in Bangor

Police have charged a New York man in connection with a killing in Bangor in December.

71-year-old bridge in Bangor to be replaced with new tech

The Maine transportation department says a 71-year-old bridge in the Bangor area will be replaced by a kind of bridge never before used in the state.

Maine’s ‘Beach to Beacon’ race will again be virtual in ’21

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) One of Maine’s most beloved road races will again be a virtual event this year.

Maine starts COVID-19 shot rollout to kids

Maine has started its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to middle schoolers and early high schoolers.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.