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Police in Bangor continue search for man who went missing in 2019

Bangor police are hoping for fresh leads as they continue their search for a man who went missing over a year ago.

State to provide one-time $600 payment to Mainers out of work due to pandemic

Governor Janet Mill’s administration on Wednesday announced the state will provide a one-time $600 payment to Mainers who are unemployed because of the pandemic.

Northern Maine bridge to be replaced at cost of $11M

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine (AP) A northern Maine bridge that carries Route 2 over the Mattawamkeag River will be replaced at a cost of about $11 million.

Maine encourages cooks to use local seafood during pandemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Seafood is a big part of Maine’s culture and history, and the state wants home cooks to use more of it during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak at York Hospital prompts testing among staff and patients

Maine’s CDC is working with York Hospital, where a coronavirus outbreak has been reported.

Maine’s presidential electors to convene next week

Maine’s presidential electors are set to cast their ballots next week.

Clothing brand raising money for families of Maine fishermen whose boat sank

A fundraiser is underway for the families of four fishermen who lost their lives when their boat went down off…

Massachusetts man sentenced in connection with Maine man’s overdose death

A Massachusetts man will spend 19 years in prison for selling fentanyl to a Maine man who died who of an overdose.

Grid operator projects sufficient energy for winter demand

The operator of New England’s power grid expects to have sufficient supplies to meet New England’s electric needs this winter.

Maine’s largest city to add shelter capacity this winter

Portland city officials say they will add dozens of new beds to the city’s homeless shelter capacity for the coming winter.

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Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

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LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

45 minutes ago in Local

Drug bust at Scarborough hotel leads to charges for Cape Elizabeth man

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A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of selling drugs out of a hotel room in Scarborough.

52 minutes ago in Local

Maine teen charged in paddleboarder’s death found competent to stand trial

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A teenager charged in the killing of a Maine paddleboarder has been found competent to stand trial.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

22 hours ago in Local

Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.