Firefighters participate in rescue training course
BREWER — The Eddington Fire Department hosted rescue training courses for first responders to sharpen their life-saving skills.
AG’s office investigating officer-involved shooting in Mars Hill
MARS HILL — A man has died after being shot by police in Mars Hill.
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Maine sees 547 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA —The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 547 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Big Gig wraps up 2021 regular season with ‘Pitch-Off Finale’
STATEWIDE — One Maine entrepreneur went home with $5,000 after winning the Big Gig Pitch-Off Finale.
Lawmakers propose testing water for dangerous chemicals
STATEWIDE — Lawmakers are pushing to increase testing and removal of dangerous chemicals found in Maine’s water.
Easter celebrations inspired creation of world’s most popular calendar
BANGOR — The beginnings of the Easter celebration signaled the creation of the calendar used by most of …
Opioid response director highlights 2021 strategy plan progress
BANGOR — State lawmakers heard from Gordon Smith, director of opioid response, on Tuesday.
Maine Forest Rangers perform helicopter rescue mission training
OLD TOWN — Maine Forest Rangers perform dozens of rescues each year on the Appalachian Trail, Acadia National …
Bill seeks to provide tax breaks in light of the pandemic
AUGUSTA — COVID-19 is doing more than making people sick, the economic health of the state is suffering …