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Maine’s moose hunt to go forward, permit applications due

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife managers are collecting the last applications to participate in the state’s moose hunt this year.

Maine climate group looking for feedback on strategies

A group charged with developing and recommending mitigation and adaptation strategies for the state of Maine is looking for public comment on its ideas.

Maine summer camps awaiting virus guidance

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A dozen or more summer camps won’t be opening this summer in Maine because of the coronavirus, but others are still awaiting further guidance before issuing a decision.

Retail stores in 12 Maine counties open doors under Gov.’s rural reopening plan

More businesses are opening their doors Monday under the governor’s revised plan for reopening the economy.

Gov. Mills’ rural reopening depends on county lines for businesses

Separated by a bridge going across the Androscoggin River, there’s not much separating Brunswick and Topsham.

Union Fair joins list of cancelled summer events

UNION (WGME) — The Union Fair and Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival have joined the list of cancelled summer events due…

Lawsuit says Governor’s shutdown orders are unconstitutional

AUGUSTA (WGME) — Over a dozen business owners sued Governor Janet Mills on Friday over her shutdown orders in response…

Manchester Maine Company Fined $1000 For Their Involvement in the Farmington Blast

The owner of a company that installed safety posts outside a building that was destroyed in a deadly propane explosion…

Suspect in Corinna armed robbery arrested

An arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery in Corinna early Friday morning.

Governor Janet Mills announces “Rural Reopening Plan”

Governor Janet Mills announcing changes to her plan to re-open the state.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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