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Less ice on Maine lakes could impact water quality, fish

Researchers and environmental advocates tell the newspaper that the change could worsen water quality by promoting the growth of algae.

Maine: New school caution urged as virus cases keep rising

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine officials are urging more precaution in schools due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in…

Maine close to bringing more local food into schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to aid public schools in buying more…

Collins helps propose bill to help military spouses save for retirement

Under the bill, businesses with 100 employees or fewer would be eligible for a tax credit of up to $500 per year per military spouse.

UMaine calls on land managers and citizen scientists to help collect ticks

The university says land managers and citizen scientists collect the ticks, which are then identified and tested for pathogens.

Surveillance footage led investigators to suspect in 2012 Portland killing

Portland’s police chief is extending his thanks to investigators for solving a cold case dating back to 2012.

Maine’s live venues impacted by pandemic can apply for federal grants starting this weekend

A new program established as part of the American Rescue Plan will provide financial aid to struggling live venues.

Maine counties moved to yellow designation under school health advisory system

Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Motorcyclist charged in road rage incident in Knox County

Police arrested and charged a motorcyclist after he allegedly pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident.

Police ask for help finding missing Rockland man

Police in Maine are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man from Rockland.

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Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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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.