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Maine’s turkey hunt starts with social distancing rules

Maine’s spring wild turkey hunting season is starting a couple days early, and the rules are slightly different this year. The season starts Saturday.

Coronavirus cases reach 1,152, one new death reported

Twenty-nine new cases of coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Maine Center for Disease Control, pushing the total to 1,152, while one new death was also reported.

Police searching for Searsmont woman last seen in Auburn

Auburn (WGME) — Police are seeking the help of the public as they search for a missing Searsmont woman who…

Portland Police Say a Portland 7-Eleven Was Held Up Friday Morning

Portland Police say a Portland 7-Eleven was held up early Friday morning. The 7-Eleven located at 1917 Forest Avenue was…

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage Says He’ll Likely Run Again for the Blaine House in 2022

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage isn’t cutting his successor any slack as she deals with a global pandemic that has…

Gorham police searching for missing 14-year-old girl

Gorham police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.

Report: Fatal drug overdoses grew 7% in 2019 in Maine

The number of fatal drug overdoses grew 7% last year in Maine, underscoring that the opioid epidemic continues to be a major health care challenge.

Governor acknowledges frustration over pace of reopening

Gov. Janet Mills is acknowledging frustration over the pace of reopening Maine’s economy.

Maine consumer protection agency warns of uptick in scams

Financial regulators in Maine are warning the public about an increase in the number of scam phone calls residents have been receiving in recent weeks.

Auburn shooting suspect dies after fleeing the scene

Police say a woman in Auburn was shot and the suspect involved died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…