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No sign of Maine woman who didn’t show up on Thanksgiving

Authorities in Maine who have been searching for a missing woman for days turned up nothing with a sonar search of a portion of the Presumpscot River.

Jury selection begins in trial of Maine woman charged in daughter’s death

Jury selection got underway Thursday in the murder trial of Sharon Carillo.

Cold, seasick sailor made 911 call that caused 2-day search

The Coast Guard says a 911 call that prompted a two-day search for a sailboat off the Maine coast last month was made by a sailor who was cold and seasick.

Maine company to supply tungsten materials to US military

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) A Maine company will receive more than $4 million to speed up development of products for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Army Corps to hold hearing on Central Maine Power’s proposed transmission line

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public hearing Thursday on Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile (230-kilometer) transmission line to bring Canadian hydropower to New England.

Bangor police charge two people with murder in connection with Essex Street fire

Bangor police have charged two people with murder in connection with the death of a man who was found unconscious while his residence burned.

Maine governor nominates 3 women to judicial posts

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has nominated three women to judicial posts in the state.

49 disabled adults placed after Medicaid contract terminated

Maine health officials say dozens of disabled adults affected by the state’s decision to terminate a Medicaid contract have been relocated.

Maine stops use of type of road sealant on travel lanes

The Maine Department of Transportation won’t use a type of road sealant on travel lanes after the product was linked to several accidents in the state.

Senator: Trade hurting Maine blueberries, farmers need help

Maine’s independent senator says the state’s blueberry growers need help from the federal government to survive the Trump administration’s trade battle with China.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

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A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

23 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

2 days ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…