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Power crews continue restoration efforts in Maine

Maine is still cleaning up from a nor’easter that caused a lot of tree and power line damage.

Beetle connected to ash tree deaths found in Portland

Officials in Maine say a type of beetle that’s killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its discovery in North America has been found on a trap in Portland.

Maine unemployment rate for September unchanged from August

The Maine Department of Labor says the state’s unemployment rate for September is unchanged from August at 2.9%.

Maine Astronaut Makes History As Part Of All-Female Spacewalking Team

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) The world’s first female spacewalking team is making history high above Earth.

Portland Police Arrest Person Of Interest In Reported Indecent Exposure Incidents

Portland police have released the name of the person of interest in a series of indecent exposure incidents.

Pilot of experimental plane that crashed in Dexter dies

The pilot of a small experimental plane that crashed at the Dexter Municipal Airport has died.

Two firetrucks collide while responding to fire in St. George

Two firefighters are in the hospital with minor injuries after two fire trucks collided in St. George.

Rep. Golden requests hearing on CMP power line

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public hearing on Central Maine Power Co.’s planned transmission line at the request of U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.

Man pleads not guilty to northern Maine double murder

A man charged in connection with the deaths of two men in northern Maine has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Nor’easter slams Maine, knocking down trees, power lines

The state got smacked by a powerful nor’easter Thursday morning.

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Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

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A regulatory agency says lobster stock has declined by 34% since 2018

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Maine Network Ends Primary Care After Medicaid Cut from Trump Admin.

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Maine Family Planning operates 18 clinics in the state

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Brunswick Police: Woman Rammed Cruiser, Led High Speed Chases Before Arrest

The suspect was denied bail because of underlying bail conditions.

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York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

The hospital says the merger process could take more than a year and will involve multiple steps. 

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Threat prompts closure of Noble High and Middle schools on Halloween

Noble Middle and High schools are closed on Friday following reports of a threat.