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 2023-02-13 00:38 

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Lewiston man accused of pulling out gun during crowded kids basketball game...

The incident happened during a crowded basketball game with children ages six to 14 present....

 2023-02-12 22:47 

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Multiple police agencies respond to an incident in Brewer Sunday afternoon...

Police are at a residential home on Union Street. Brewer's Public Safety Director Jason Moffitt said there is no threat to the public....

 2023-02-12 15:56 

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Search for clues in unsolved crime of Thornton Academy student...

Ashley Ouellette, a sophomore at Thornton Academy in Saco, was last seen alive on Feb. 10, 1999 at someone's home in Saco, police said....

 2023-02-12 14:59 

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Russia bans Maine political figures from entering its country, including Gov. Mills...

The list includes Gov. Janet Mills, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and all four of Maine's congressional delegates....

 2023-02-12 14:02 

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Family displaced, two cats killed in East Millinocket fire...

Fire Chief Rob McGraw said the family was not home at the time of the fire, which appears to have been caused by a pellet stove....

 2023-02-11 21:42 

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Lobster fishers sued federal government over closure to help whales...

The closure, enacted Feb. 1, blocked off about 200 square miles of Massachusetts Bay from lobster fishing until the end of April....

 2023-02-11 20:45 

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Officials monitor security threat at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport...

The New Hampshire Bomb Squad, the Division of Homeland Security, and Emergency Management are monitoring the "ongoing" threat, per officials....

 2023-02-11 19:48 

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Ways to reduce browntail moth risks in the winter months...
 2023-02-11 19:48 

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Troopers called to more than 20 crashes following small snowstorm in Bangor...

Maine State Troopers and the Northern Field Troop were called to more than 20 crashes and slide-offs during the small snowstorm, according to police....

 2023-02-11 04:13 

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Maine AG clears two police officers of using deadly force in separate incidents...

Two officers were cleared on Friday after using deadly force during Aroostook County incidents in 2021 and 2022....

 2023-02-11 04:13 

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Activists rally in Portland to 'Say No To Racism'...

The rally comes after a banner reading...

 2023-02-11 02:13 

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Redevelopment of waterfront walkway adding to Bucksport revitalization...

Town leaders and community members hope the effort attracts more businesses and tourists to the area....

 2023-02-11 02:13 

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Child death report looking into actions taken by DHHS presented to lawmakers...

The first of four reports was presented to the Maine Government Oversight Committee on Friday in the child death case of 3-year-old Hailey Goding of Old Town....

 2023-02-11 00:21 

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No, the IRS will not challenge Maine relief checks...

The IRS issued a statement Friday evening that taxpayers in 21 states, including Maine, do not need to report relief payments while filing 2022 taxes....

 2023-02-10 23:25 

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Beloved Maine debate coach retiring after 27 years...

Brad Conant boasts 38 national competitors and four current lawyers among his alumni....

 2023-02-10 22:30 

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Will Maine relief checks be federally taxed? IRS plans to make decision soon...

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services said Thursday the relief payments are exempt from state tax....

 2023-02-10 20:40 

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Maine Legislature declares 'Community Mental Health Services Awareness Day'...
 2023-02-10 19:44 

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MDIFW commissioner named to international wetlands council...

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso is the first official from Maine to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council....

 2023-02-10 18:48 

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Frozen shark found on Cape Cod beach raises questions...

Photographer Amie Medeiros captured the images of the sharksicle around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday....

 2023-02-10 17:53 

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Maine spending committee agrees on supplemental budget...

The Maine Legislature's spending committee reached a unanimous agreement on a supplemental budget that funds operations through the end of June....

 2023-02-10 16:57 

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Ex-state adviser implicated in New Hampshire youth center abuse lawsuits...

'I really thought at some point there, I was going to die,' one woman told The Associated Press....

 2023-02-10 16:03 

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Scarborough BMV to remain closed through at least Wednesday, maybe longer...

As a result of last weekend's cold temperatures, a roof drain above the ceiling of the office broke, sending water cascading into the interior of the building....

 2023-02-10 14:11 

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Celtics' Brown has broken bone in face, out indefinitely...

Brown left Wednesday's game against Philadelphia after colliding with Jayson Tatum under the basket when they were both going for an offensive rebound....

 2023-02-10 13:11 

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Using wooden snowshoes made in ME to help veterans heal...

Maine Guide snowshoes help fund the Pine Grove Programs nonprofit....

 2023-02-10 02:06 

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Berwick residents asked to register security cameras to police database...

The department said it won't access footage without user consent. Those against increased surveillance say it will impact marginalized communities more....

 2023-02-10 02:06 

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Orrington man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and gun charges...

Joshua Jerrell, 27, faces up to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking and gun-related charges in Penobscot County....

 2023-02-10 01:13 

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New bill aims to delay starting time for Maine public high schools...

Mattie Daughtry introduced the bill in an effort to help students' well-being. Opponents of the bill said there are too many challenges, like bussing, to overcome....

 2023-02-10 01:12 

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Not Criminally Responsible: What does that really mean?...

As of March 2022, 98 people at Riverview Psychiatric Center were found not criminally responsible by a court. More than 20 percent of them for homicide....

 2023-02-09 21:53 

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One charged with drug trafficking in Old Town...

Police found 1,253 gabapentin pills, 14 grams of fentanyl, 29 grams of methamphetamine, and other small quantities of drugs inside a home on South Spring Street....

 2023-02-09 21:52 

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Monopoly: Portland edition coming fall 2023...

Portland was one of 30 finalists the manufacturer narrowed down....

 2023-02-09 20:56 

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2022 TEGNA Foundation Grant awarded $20,000 to 3 Maine nonprofits...

Each organization will help improve Mainers' lives and tackle today's environmental and mental health challenges....

 2023-02-09 20:00 

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Maine junior musher follows her dream to Alaska...

Topsham native Tara Crossman, 16, and her team are set to race in the Junior Willow 100 and the Junior Iditarod. The first race starts Friday....

 2023-02-09 17:14 

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'Once in a lifetime' | Birders flock to see extremely rare Steller's Sea Eagle...

The bird is native to Russia, but one has popped up in Georgetown two years in a row....

 2023-02-09 17:14 

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Maine Air National Guard welcomes squadron home after six months overseas...

During the deployment, the South Portland-based 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS) supported overseas operations in Africa and Southwest Asia....

 2023-02-09 14:28 

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Piscataquis County seeks new logo from the creative minds of students...

County commissioners are asking students in Piscataquis County to submit designs for a county logo design contest....

 2023-02-09 13:32 

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Police chase involving 16-year-old leads to crash in Windham...

Windham and Bridgton police are investigating the incident, and there's a potential for criminal charges, officials said in a news release....

 2023-02-09 11:44 

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'It will relieve a huge amount of congestion': New Saco exit expected in 2025...

The hope for the exit is to help clear up traffic congestion in the area, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority....

 2023-02-09 04:23 

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Police responding to multi-vehicle crash in Windham...

One police cruiser and several other cars were involved....

 2023-02-09 00:41 

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Commission shares report on reestablishing Maine parole...

The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole in Maine released its report of findings and recommendations to the 131st Legislature at the end of January....

 2023-02-08 23:46 

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There is new hope for economic revival in Aroostook County...

Green 4 Maine's acquisition of roughly 450 acres of the Loring Commerce Centre hopes to bring more jobs and opportunities to support the revival of The County....

 2023-02-08 23:46 

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Lebanon's Hometown Gas & Grill cashes in bonus after selling winning lottery ticket...

On Wednesday, a $50K check was awarded to the owner and staff of the Maine gas station that sold last month's winning $1.35B Mega Millions Jackpot ticket....

 2023-02-08 23:46 

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Belfast Co-op brings color for a cause to storefront windows...

The Belfast Community Co-op has partnered with the Waterfall Arts after-school programs to bring a little color to the area....

 2023-02-08 22:50 

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Task force examining violence against healthcare workers releases report...

On Wednesday, the task force presented its recommendations to the Legislature....

 2023-02-08 22:50 

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Rockport man pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud on Wednesday...

Mark X. Haley II, 42, filed nine fraudulent PPP loan applications and received more than $1 million, officials say....

 2023-02-08 21:55 

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Falmouth man faces five-year sentence for fraud...

Joshua Frances, 46, was sentenced on Wednesday for federal program fraud and wire fraud charges....

 2023-02-08 21:55 

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Review: 'Sharper' packs wild twists, Julianne Moore and John Lithgow spot on...

The newest film from Apple TV+ stars Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore, con artists trying to bilk a sick billionaire out of his fortune....

 2023-02-08 21:00 

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Portland for 22nd year...

Its movies capture mountain adventures from all seven continents....

 2023-02-08 21:00 

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Maine fruit farmers affected by negative temperatures...
 2023-02-08 20:04 

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Mount Chase man, 38, arrested on assault, firearm charges...

Trevor Desrosiers, 38, was charged with assault, unlawful sexual contact, violation of conditions of release, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person....

 2023-02-08 19:10 

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Maine community colleges end student COVID-19 vaccine requirements...

The Maine Community College System announced the rescindment on Wednesday in a news release, saying it would be effective immediately....

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