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Baby treated for hypothermia and frostbite after mother leaves in car

The mother, 32-year-old Ashley Bragg, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and domestic violence reckless conduct.

Maine lawmaker introduces law to require cleaning snow off vehicle roofs

White says action is required “before tragedy strikes” as it did in New Hampshire. That state adopted a law after a woman was killed by a flying chunk of ice.

Attorney seeks new trial for man who killed deputy

The attorney for a man who killed a deputy in Maine is seeking a new trial because prosecutors failed to turn over information that could have helped the defense.

Baby left alone in cold vehicle; mother faces charges

Police in Maine say a frantic search for a missing 1-year-old ended with the discovery of the baby in a car seat in a cold vehicle.

Docs remind parents to catch up kids on shots amid pandemic

Pediatricians in Maine are reminding parents to get their children caught up on routine immunizations, which many students have missed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine committee votes to expand safety officer insurance

A Maine legislative committee has advanced a proposal to expand health insurance access for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Court: Apple owes more than $500K in sales taxes in Maine

The state supreme court says Apple should have paid taxes on the full price of iPhones sold at discounts through wireless carrier plans at its stores in Maine.

Maine hospital set to launch COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Portland Expo

The Portland Expo building will become a mass vaccination site next month.

Maine bishop calls governor’s capacity limit for houses of worship “unacceptable”

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said Thursday that changes to the state rules about religious gatherings won’t allow many more of the state’s Catholics to attend services in person.

Nestle selling North American bottled-water brands for $4.3B

Global food giant Nestle is selling its North American bottled-water brands for $4.3 billion.

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There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.