U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs works to raise awareness of resources during pandemic
NATIONAL — U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is working to raise awareness for how to combat veteran homelessness and suicide.
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State reports $42.4 million in surplus revenue
AUGUSTA — The state’s government had a budget surplus of more than $40 million for the month of August.
Maine sets grim coronavirus milestone
STATEWIDE — The state has reached a sad milestone in the coronavirus pandemic.
State police seeking wanted Waldo County man
STATEWIDE — Maine State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man from Waldo County.
Campus safety and security prep for fall semester
ORONO — The 2021 fall semester is finally here and students at the University of Maine and Husson University are back on campus.
Colby College holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new arts building
WATERVILLE — Colby College held a ribbon cutting and naming ceremony for its new arts collaborative building Tuesday.
Calais low-income apartment complex to undergo renovations
CALAIS — The St. Croix Apartments in Calais have been empty for several years.
Suspect arrested in Sabattus hit and run
SABATTUS (WGME) — A suspect is in custody after a hit-and-run Sunday that killed a 28-year-old woman.
Apportionment Commission holds hearing
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Apportionment Commission held a public hearing Monday to discuss the possible restructuring of congressional districts.
Husson spreads suicide awareness across campus
BANGOR –– September is recognized annually as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
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Aaron Rodgers Fires Away At Critics After Bounce Back Game, ‘Absolute Horses***’
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Nancy Grace Says Gabby Petito Cause of Death Might Be Hidden by Elements, Animals
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Packers’ Aaron Jones Finds Pendant Containing Dad’s Ashes After Frantic Search
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Aaron Jones says Packers’ trainer found pendant containing father’s ashes: ‘Forever grateful’
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White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold
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Iowa’s offense builds confidence with Goodson’s career game
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