Parks Canada fire management said helicopters were dousing targets with water and looking to evacuate hikers who might be trapped in the backcountry.
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Netanyahu is in Washington at fraught time for Israel and U.S. What to know about his visit
But at stake, in meetings with administration officials, are hopes for progress in U.S.-led efforts to mediate an end to the nine-month Israel-Hamas war.
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Hallowell, Woolwich artists designing a 32-foot mural for D.C.-area restaurant chain
Midcoast artists and friends have been working on their latest mural in Wiscasset.
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Iowa law banning most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
The law passed last year, but a judge had blocked it from being enforced.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
New York woman charged with cocaine trafficking, reckless conduct in Wilton
Police and drug agents seized about 300 grams of suspected cocaine powder and crack cocaine from a vehicle driven by Tasia R. Jackson, 29, of New York City, New York, according to Wilton police.
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Breaching whale slams into power boat, flipping it off Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Two fishermen were rescued by two Maine brothers who were boating nearby and shot video of the incident Tuesday.
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Maine’s congressional delegation calls for action after Army releases reports on Lewiston shooter
Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden urge the Department of Defense to follow recommendations for improving mental and behavioral health programs for soldiers.
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Biddeford man pleads guilty to assaulting police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 45, will be sentenced in November for a felony charge of assaulting officers using a dangerous weapon.
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Price of typical Maine home climbs above $400,000 for first time
‘It was only a matter of time before (Maine) crossed the threshold,’ said Paul McKee, president of the Maine Association of Realtors.
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Jay approves selling 8 firearms gained through the forfeiture process of closed criminal cases
Select Board also approves going out to bid for flooring for the Municipal Office and repairs to Whistle Stop Trail pertaining to the town’s sewer line that runs along the trail.