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No injuries following car fire on I-95 north of Bangor

No injuries were reported following a vehicle that caught fire Saturday morning on Interstate 95. Maine State Police responded to…

Investigation underway following a Waterville shooting

Police are currently investigating a Saturday morning shooting that occurred at an inn in Waterville. Police responded to Home Place…

Sea Dogs sever ties with Shain’s of Maine’s “Sea Dog Biscuit” after the owner uses racial slur

The team announced Friday that they had terminated their relationship with Shain’s Of Maine effective immediately after conducting their own internal investigation.

Trump takes jabs at Maine’s Democratic governor during visit

President Donald Trump is slamming Maine’s Democratic governor and urging his supporters to help get the rest of the state to vote for him if they want to see the economy rebound from the coronavirus shutdown and civil unrest.

Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area

President Donald Trump has taken action to allow commercial fishing in a marine conservation area off the New England coast.

Man charged in fatal Auburn stabbing

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a man outside an apartment building in Auburn.

President Trump visits Maine to tout work being done at Guilford factory

GUILDFORD, Maine (AP) President Donald Trump is traveling to Maine to visit a company that makes specialized swabs for coronavirus testing.

Labor commissioner’s absence at unemployment briefing sparks backlash from lawmakers

The governor’s administration came under fire from some state lawmakers after the state’s labor commissioner failed to show up to a briefing on Thursday.

Maine’s cities harder hit by virus than rural areas

Localized data about the coronavirus outbreak show that Maine’s cities have seen higher rates of infection than rural areas, according to data released by the state.

Governor’s administration accelerates business reopenings in rural counties

Governor Janet Mills’ administration is accelerating the opening of businesses in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.

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