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Police search for man accused of exposing himself to students on USM campus

Campus police are searching for a man who they say exposed himself to students at the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham.

Tractor-trailer driver rescued after vehicle lands in water

WOOLWICH, Maine (AP) Police say a tractor-trailer driver fell asleep at the wheel and drove off an embankment into water near Route One in Maine.

You’re gonna need a bigger boat? UMaine has printer for that

ORONO, Maine (AP) The 3D printer that’s being revealed at the University of Maine isn’t for the home office.

Company submits proposal for downtown Portland redevelopment

A structure with room for cars, housing and retail is the first proposed part of a major redevelopment project in the downtown of Maine’s largest city.

Case dropped against man previously accused of setting fire to his friend’s home

Charges against a man accused of setting fire to his friend’s home in Hampden last week have been dropped.

Maine hunter dies from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound

Maine game wardens say a hunter has died from an unintentional, self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Vaping, guns, marijuana on tap for Maine legislative session

The Maine Legislature might consider restrictions on vaping, stricter gun controls and new marijuana laws in the coming legislative session.

WGAN Morning News: Cape Elizabeth school officials discuss sexual assault allegation

School officials from Cape Elizabeth appeared on WGAN Wednesday to discuss the sexual assault controversy surrounding the high school.

Pest that feasts on broccoli found in Maine for first time

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Agriculture authorities in Maine say an invasive pest that can damage crops such as cabbage and broccoli has been found in the state for the first time.

LUPC to hear from company that wants to pull plug on Moosehead Lake region development

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Land Use Planning Commission will hear from a timber company that wants to pull the plug on a massive development in the Moosehead Lake region.

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