Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck informed officers this week that the Maine State Police will effectively absorb Capitol Police in the coming years.
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Rangeley man who led illicit pot operation asks for conviction to be thrown out
Lucas Sirois, 45, is seeking to be acquitted of five charges. If not, he wants a new trial.
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Auburn mayor hopes to build on progress for second term
Jeff Harmon ran for reelection unopposed and now hopes to continue addressing issues like homelessness and housing.
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Maintenance garage in Turner goes up in blaze
The fire was reported Friday morning at 426 Fish St.
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As NOAA funding lags, a critical ocean weather system nears a breaking point
Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.
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See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
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Last batch of Christmas trees unloaded at New Gloucester orchard
Get them while they last at Thompson’s Orchard
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Spurwink to establish behavioral health crisis center in Lewiston
The center is expected to ease the burden on police and emergency room workers when people are in crisis.
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Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
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Waterville toddler Ayla Reynolds not forgotten 14 years after she went missing
The girl was reported missing from her Waterville home Dec. 17, 2011, and has not been found nor has anyone been arrested in the case.