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Baby elvers rocket back up in value in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Tiny baby eels are worth big bucks again in Maine.

Maine college requiring COVID-19 shots

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Another private college in Maine has said it will require students and staff to be vaccinated against coronavirus this fall.

Police say death of woman hit and killed by vehicle in Westbrook was a tragic accident

Police in Westbrook say a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle that was being driven by her husband.

Missing NH man being sought in connection with UMaine threats found in Fryeburg

A man police were seeking in connection with threats made online targeting UMaine has been taken into custody.

Police ask for help finding missing Lebanon man

Maine State Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man from Lebanon who went missing this week.

Police arrest and charge 15-year-old in Lewiston shooting

Lewiston police say a 15-year-old girl has been charged in connection with a shooting.

Fox, who attacked at least 3 people, to be tested for rabies

A fox suspected of having rabies attacked at least three people in a town near Brunswick, Maine, on Saturday until it was shot.

Tractor trailer hauling lumber overturns in Portland

Police say the driver of tractor trailer hauling lumber that rolled over on the Maine Turnpike in Portland suffered minor injuries.

Police search for New Hampshire man following alleged threats targeting UMaine

UMaine police have determined that there’s no danger to students or staff following an alleged threat made over social media.

Downeaster returning to pre-COVID-19 schedule

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority is ready to restore the Amtrak Downeaster’s pre-COVID-19 schedule this spring.

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