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Published
June 18, 2019

Motorcycle rider dies in collision in Oxford County

The driver of a pickup truck is injured in the crash.
Published
June 17, 2019

MaineHealth, Mid Coast-Parkview Health agree to merge

The two health care systems have been clinically affiliated for more than 25 years through their flagship hospitals, Maine Med in Portland and Mid Coast-Parkview in Brunswick.
Published
June 17, 2019

Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, dies at 95

Her son, CNN newsman Anderson Cooper, announces her death on the network.
Published
June 17, 2019

Dozens of miles of rail improvements coming to Maine

The upgrades will include replacing 37 miles of rail on a freight mainline in rural areas.
Published
June 17, 2019

Tensions rise as Iran speeds up enrichment; U.S. sending troops

After Tehran says it will surpass the uranium-stockpile limit in the next 10 days, the Pentagon says it will send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East.
Published
June 13, 2019

Maine man arrested in connection with 1986 rape and killing of 11-year-old girl

Officials say Marc J. Karun, 53, was arrested at his home in Stetson and is expected to be extradited to Connecticut and charged with murder and sexual assault.
Published
June 12, 2019

Maine man seen on video firing shots is convicted of murdering stepfather

The defense had argued that police couldn’t be sure the man on the video was James Peaslee, of Easton.
Published
June 11, 2019

Analysis: Broad legalization takes toll on medical marijuana programs

For patients who rely on marijuana to control ailments and pain, the arrival of recreational cannabis can mean fewer and more expensive options.
Published
June 11, 2019

About one-sixth of all sea life may be lost to warming in this century, new study finds

If the world reduces carbon pollution, losses can be limited to only about 5%, the new international study concludes.
Published
June 10, 2019

Man arrested at Maine truck stop after leading police on chase

Authorities say they’ve charged a 21-year-old man with several crimes including arson following a high-speed chase in Washington and Hancock counties.