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Helicopter pilot in critical condition following crash

A Maine helicopter pilot is in critical condition after crashing into the runway.

Maine to Receive $15 Million to Fight Lead in Homes

Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced the grants, which she said will help families in the state that can’t afford lead abatement.

Detectives Investigate Lewiston Stabbing

Two men were stabbed in Lewiston Friday night.

Actor Patrick Dempsey is Back in Maine

Actor Patrick Dempsey is back in his home state of Maine for an annual bike-and-run fundraiser to support a cancer…

The First Public Pick-Your-Own Hemp Field In Maine

WHITEFIELD, Maine (AP) A Maine couple has set up the first public pick-your-own hemp field in the state on their…

Man faces sexual assault, abuse of minor charges

Police say a Bread of Life Ministries worker is charged with gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor.

Father of 1-year-old who died from fentanyl turns himself in

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The father of a 1-year-old whose October 2018 death was linked to fentanyl exposure is in jail on a charge of child endangerment.

Investigators say Farmington blast caused by leak in propane line

Investigators confirming that a massive explosion that killed one firefighter and injured several others was caused by a leak in a propane line.

Acadia National Park to allow e-bikes on carriage trails

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Acadia National Park visitors are going to be allowed to ride motorized electric bikes on carriage paths beginning this weekend.

Records to be released regarding child’s abuse

A judge is requiring the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to release more than 1,000 pages of records pertaining to a 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in February 2018.

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King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

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Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

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.

Maine Family Planning operates 18 clinics in the state

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

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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.