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Maine asks residents to look out for invasive moth
SMYRNA, Maine (AP) Maine forestry managers say it’s time for residents to keep an eye out for an invasive species of moth in the state.
Maine police investigate discovery of body in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are investigating the discovery of the body of a young woman on Main St. in Lewiston.
Medical team arriving by boat with vaccine on Maine islands
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vaccinations are coming to Maine’s islands.
Portland’s racial equity panel calls for more police oversight
The Racial Equity Steering Committee was appointed by Mayor Kate Snyder and City Council in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter demonstrations last year.
John Travolta lists Maine home for $5,000,000.00
Built in 1903, the 10,830-square-foot home has 20 bedrooms and sits on a 48-acre estate along the ocean in Islesboro.
Maine airports to receive $10 million for upgrades
Nearly half the money is going to Portland International Jetport, and another $2.65 million will go to Bangor International Airport.
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.