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Maine could be headed for tough flu season in ’19-’20

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says early indicators show it could be a tough flu season in the state and beyond.

ICE Office Opening in Maine Draws Protests from Activists

The opening of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Maine has prompted demonstrations in protest.

Sanford police search for man accused of sexually explicit behavior in public

Sanford police believe reports of a man engaging in sexually explicit behavior in public could be connected to similar recent incidents on the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham.

Police: Truck driver involved in highway collision may have fallen asleep

Police believe the driver of a truck involved in a crash on I-295 in Richmond fell asleep at the wheel.

Portland housing report indicates gap in affordability

Policy changes and public financing have produced more housing in Portland, Maine, however prices remain unaffordable to some city residents.

Final hurt firefighter out of hospital after Maine explosion

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) The last of the firefighters injured in a deadly building explosion in Maine has been released from the hospital.

Maine celebrates 1st Indigenous People’s Day

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Mainer’s are celebrating a new holiday.

Police In Richmond Seek Public’s Help In Suspicious Death Investigation

Police are investigating a suspicious death in Richmond.

Police respond to reported church shooting in New Hampshire

A man was arrested after two people were shot at the New England Pentecostal Ministries in Pelham, New Hampshire Saturday morning. No one was killed.

Festival features pumpkins big and small, on land and water

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP) The folks in Damariscotta are once again showing their love for pumpkins.

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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…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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