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 2023-03-06 01:44 

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After three years of record overdoses in Maine, advocates remember those lost...

Advocates against drug addiction in southern Maine came together in Portland Sunday for the annual 'Black Balloon Day', to remember those who died from drug use....

 2023-03-05 20:50 

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A 22-year-old Massachusetts man died in a single-car crash on the Maine Turnpike in Wells...

Kevin Mahoney of Dracut, Massachusetts, died at the scene of the crash Sunday morning, according to police....

 2023-03-05 04:03 

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The Kittery Fire Department is investigating the cause of a local house fire...

No injuries were reported, according to a York Fire Department Facebook post....

 2023-03-05 02:53 

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The 30th Annual 'Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race' kicks off in Fort Kent...

The weekend-long event draws in mushers from New England, Canada, and beyond....

 2023-03-04 21:44 

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Mainers digging out from March Nor'easter...

More than a foot of snow reported for some towns so far Saturday....

 2023-03-04 21:44 

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Local businesses suffer from closing their doors during snowstorm...

Some places, closed their doors, in the middle of Maine Restaurant Week. A time designed to help restaurants during their slowest season....

 2023-03-04 11:13 

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Tracking today's Nor'easter...

Another winter storm moves through Maine, hitting the south the hardest....

 2023-03-04 04:22 

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Plow truck drivers prepare for Maine's third snowstorm of the week...

Ben Pasquale has been plowing snow for 25 years and said he's looking forward to the incoming storm....

 2023-03-04 02:31 

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Republicans call on UMaine System to drop vaccine mandate...

Five state lawmakers are asking the University of Maine System to follow the state's community colleges and stop mandating COVID-19 vaccines....

 2023-03-04 02:31 

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Abortion pill ruling could impact Mainers in rural areas...

A group of conservative doctors is suing to ban mifepristone, which is widely used in Maine abortion clinics....

 2023-03-04 00:40 

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Historical artifacts find new home in Lewiston...

The Androscoggin Historical Society boasts tens of thousands of pieces, and they'll soon have a new, permanent home...

 2023-03-04 00:40 

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Maine lobster brought in less money in 2022 than in 2021...

Factors like fuel and bait prices combined with uncertainty in the industry provoked the drop in sales, which experts said was expected....

 2023-03-03 23:44 

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Getting PFAS out of firefighting gear closer to reality...

New national standards for fire-resistant gear to be made without toxic PFAS chemicals are set to happen in 2025....

 2023-03-03 22:46 

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Sen. King & Sen. Cassidy work on plan to save Social Security...

Senators Angus King, I-Maine, and Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, say they've been convening colleagues for months to look for ways to address Social Security insolvency....

 2023-03-03 21:50 

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Greely High School student advances to national debate competition...

Ruth Weeks has qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association national tournament in Phoenix, Arizona in June....

 2023-03-03 20:55 

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43rd Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games to be held in Bangor...

Maine McDonald's High School Senior All-Star Games take place on March 11 in Bangor. All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine for children....

 2023-03-03 20:55 

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Bill could give future Maine governors a pay raise...

Maine's governor has a yearly salary of $70,000 — the lowest in the country....

 2023-03-03 19:59 

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Ex-RMV manager agrees to plead guilty to extortion charges...

Mia Cox-Johnson, 43, who worked at the Brockton office, is charged with extortion under color of official right and conspiring to commit extortion, authorities say....

 2023-03-03 19:59 

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Maine lobstermen have slower year amid industry challenges...

The industry battled surging fuel and bait prices, rebukes from key retailers, and the looming possibility of new fishing restrictions....

 2023-03-03 19:03 

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Maine Wardens searching for missing Greene man...

Adam McAllister was last seen Monday at his residence on Quaker Ridge Road in Greene where he had talked about going ice fishing....

 2023-03-03 17:13 

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Bruins rout Sabres, become fastest team to 100 points...

The victory capped an eventful day for the Bruins. They acquired Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit and inked Pastrnak to an eight-year, $90 million extension....

 2023-03-03 14:22 

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'It was a lightning bolt': Maine's WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock...

When the station hit the airwaves, "it was a lightning bolt."...

 2023-03-03 14:22 

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Jury finds Brewer man guilty of manslaughter in 6-week-old son's death...

The jury deliberated a little more than an hour until it reached the verdict....

 2023-03-03 13:27 

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Most significant snowfall of the season is on the way -- for some...

How will tomorrow's snow compare to the rest of this season?...

 2023-03-03 13:27 

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Video: Snowboarder gets caught in Mount Washington avalanche...

R.J. Phipps was out hiking with his wife that morning and caught the avalanche on video. The snowboarder survived....

 2023-03-03 13:27 

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A biggie on the way for Southern Maine Saturday...

The third storm of the week will drop big snows over the southern half of Maine tomorrow....

 2023-03-03 10:41 

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Nor'easter ahead: A timeline for Saturday's storm...

Today's event brought plowable snow to some spots, but Saturday will be a much bigger storm for most of the state....

 2023-03-03 10:41 

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'Give Kids a Smile Day' offers free dental care to children in Bangor on Friday...

The University of Maine Augusta is holding a second...

 2023-03-03 10:41 

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Changes to high school basketball championships this weekend...

The Maine Principals' Association announced Thursday changes to games slated for this weekend due to the upcoming snowfall....

 2023-03-02 22:25 

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New bill would require Mainers to clear ice, snow off vehicle before driving...

LD 522 would allow for a grace period of 48 hours after a snowstorm before drivers could be fined....

 2023-03-02 22:25 

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This middle school in Maine is talking about the dangers of the opioid epidemic...

"If we stay silent about it, it's deadly. If we talk about it, if we normalize it and work together as a team, we can save lives,...

 2023-03-02 21:30 

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Two men charged, arrested after police pursuit in Auburn...

Police reportedly seized $15,000 in crack cocaine during the arrest....

 2023-03-02 21:30 

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Bellows names Dr. Lelia De Andrade deputy secretary...

De Andrade is the first Black woman to serve the role in the department's history....

 2023-03-02 20:37 

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Newport teen named to All-America 2nd Team in high school basketball...

Cooper Flagg is one of only two sophomores to be named to the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd team....

 2023-03-02 20:37 

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At 83, Bud Elwin still has one more baseball game to play at Fenway...

The Mainer attended Red Sox Fantasy Camp this year, wearing Teddy Ballgame's #9....

 2023-03-02 03:36 

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New podcast helps listeners be optimistic...

Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, launched the Blue Sky podcast to combat the negative spiral he said people are in due to social media....

 2023-03-02 02:29 

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Maine man found dead in vehicle after crash in Clinton...

Ice had formed around the vehicle, which was upside down, when first responders arrived at the scene, according to Clinton police....

 2023-03-02 01:34 

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Experts testify during trial of Brewer man charged in death of six-week-old son...

Ronald Harding, 36, of Brewer is accused of manslaughter after the death of his six-week-old son....

 2023-03-02 00:38 

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UMaine researchers study food waste in school cafeterias...
 2023-03-02 00:38 

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Boston Red Sox task Maine artist with painting 'City Cownect'...

Eamon White is one of 75 artists chosen in New England to paint a cow dedicated to two group efforts fighting cancer. His will be displayed outside Fenway Park....

 2023-03-01 23:43 

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Homelessness is at 'crisis' level in Portland, across Maine...

Leaders at Preble Street in Portland say during this winter all three of the nonprofit's emergency shelters, with about 85 beds total, have been full....

 2023-03-01 23:43 

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Oh hey, March: Two winter storms in 3 days...

You get two winter storm maps for the price of one blog....

 2023-03-01 20:42 

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Maine hotels work to boost business, employment during off-season...

Some hotels across Maine are trying new things this year to drive up their business....

 2023-03-01 20:42 

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'Jane Doe,' whose grave was found in Sanford in 2017, has been identified...

On May 4, 2017, one construction worker's day took a historical turn when his shovel not only struck dirt, but human remains, too....

 2023-03-01 19:47 

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Man fined for illegal snowshoe hare trafficking between Maine, Massachusetts...

An undercover investigator offered to live trap snowshoe hares in exchange for money, and Jon Rioux took the bait....

 2023-03-01 19:46 

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Charges pending following multi-vehicle crash in Woolwich...

The investigation remains ongoing, and Sagadahoc County deputies say driving to endanger charges are pending....

 2023-03-01 17:44 

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10-year-old snowmobiler struck by vehicle in Lewiston...

The boy was crossing Lisbon Street in Lewiston when he was struck by a vehicle while operating a snowmobile Tuesday night....

 2023-03-01 17:44 

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McAvoy scores in OT, Bruins beat Flames for 8th win a row...

Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark made a career-high 54 saves....

 2023-03-01 16:48 

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Why we may never know who won the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot...

The winning ticket was sold in Maine, but financial planners say the winner would be smart to remain anonymous. Here's why....

 2023-03-01 16:48 

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Crash on Maine Turnpike in Saco causes delays southbound...

The crash happened in the area of southbound mile 37, which is between the Scarborough and Saco exits....

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