Local News
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Anson Skate Park Closing
- An Anson woman who helped build a skate park in town in memory of her late son says she's shutting it down because she can't afford to pay for repairs to keep it safe. Susanne Lamb says she's...
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Skowhegan Woman Charged in New Hampshire Death Seeks Investigator
- A Maine woman accused of helping her brother kill his ex-wife in New Hampshire is seeking a private investigator. A judge granted a request Monday from Michelle Corson's attorney to use an...
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Bill to Arm Forest Rangers Stalls
- A bill that would have allowed Maine forest rangers to carry firearms has stalled. The bill was sponsored by Republican state Rep. Larry Dunphy of Embden and Democratic Rep. Catherine Nadeau...
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1,175 Homeless People Counted in Maine Survey
- A survey of Maine's homeless population counted nearly 1,200 people who didn't have a place to live one night in January. The Maine State Housing Authority says 1,175 individuals were counted...
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Bangor Bans Sale of Synthetic Drugs
- The sale of synthetic drugs is now banned in Bangor. Monday night, the city council unanimously passed emergency legislation that prevents stores from selling synthetic marijuana and bath salts...
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Bangor Restaurant Hosting "Boston Strong" Fundraiser
- A restaurant chain is giving back to Boston Marathon victims Tuesday night. Texas Roadhouse restaurants in 12 states, including Maine, will be donating 10% of their food sales. Special...
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Newport Fire Damages Home
- Responders from 5 towns were called to a house fire in Newport, Monday afternoon. They arrived on scene just before 3 P.M. The windows had to be smashed at the home on Water Street....
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Bangor City Officials Urging Pool Owners Not To Drain Into Storm Sewers
- The City of Bangor is asking pool owners to watch where they drain. They say many believe that the grated storm sewers, or catch basins, go to treatment plants. That's not the case. Most...
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Demolition Crews Start Tearing Down Historic Waterville Church
- Demolition crews have started tearing down a church that's stood in Waterville for more than a century. The historic church will be replaced with low income senior housing. Crews have started...
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Bangor Police Officer Keeps Man From Jumping Off Bridge
- A Bangor police officer is being credited for getting a suicidal man off the edge of a bridge. Police say around 9:30 Sunday night, reports came in of a man threatening to jump from the bridge...
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Regulators to Vote on Rules for Maine's Eel Fishery
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LePage: "Office of governor was totally disrespected"
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Brewer Scouts Honors Veterans
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Bangor Doctor's Office Offers Group Medical Visits for Diabetes Patients
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Bangor Forum to Focus on Four Aspects of Health
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Central Maine Power Company Sued by Contractor for $43M
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Coalition Delivers 3,000 Petitions Urging Lawmakers To Expand Medicaid
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LePage Hopes To Eliminate Income Tax In Maine If Elected To Second Term
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Maine Group Criticizes Federal Immigration Plan
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Three Indicted in Reported Aroostook County Meth Lab Bust
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Oklahoma tornado's strength upgraded to rare EF5
Damage survey puts twister in strongest class, with winds over 200 mph; search for survivors comes to an end, fire chief says
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Oklahoma tornado: Teachers emerge as heroes
Teachers credited with saving lives after shielding students with their bodies, directing children to hide under desks
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Power of Okla. tornado surpassed Hiroshima bomb
National Weather Service upgrades Okla tornado to its top-of-the-scale rating of EF-5, with winds estimated between 200-210 mph
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Bay Area hosting 50th Super Bowl
NFL owners voted for the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara to host football's biggest game in 2016; 2017 game will be in Houston
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Peace Corps will accept same-sex couples
Organization has allowed married couples to serve together since it was founded in 1961