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FBI investigated Maine link to infamous D.B. Cooper plane hijacking
In 1971, a man parachuted out of a commercial airplane with ransom money in the Pacific Northwest. He has never been found.
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Man burned, pets perish in early morning Waldoboro fire
A second fire broke out several hours later in the Lincoln County town, but no one was injured and the blazes were unrelated.
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Eddie Bauer stores in Maine set to close
The outdoor apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy this month and is poised to shutter 175 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
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Sabattus taps former Mechanic Falls police chief
Jeff Goss will serve as the interim chief in Sabattus while elected officials mull options for policing in the town.
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Plane flips on Thompson Lake in Otisfield
No one was injured when the plane flipped on the ice off Cove Road at about 4:30 p.m.
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Mainers observe rare alignment of Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent
Claire Robison, an associate professor of religion and Asian studies at Bowdoin College, said it’s a ‘wonderful moment to consider how much religious and cultural traditions overlap.’
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Report outlines recommendations to address Maine’s school construction crisis
Proposals include a sliding-scale model for major construction projects, looking at consolidation options and diversifying revenue streams.
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Maine’s new red flag gun law takes effect this weekend
The law, which gun safety advocates pushed for following the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, will make it easier to temporarily remove weapons from people who pose a risk to themselves or others.
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Electric blanket sparks fire that destroys Lisbon home
A cat that lived in the home was unaccounted for a day after the blaze at 104 Ferry Road.