Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
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Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine
The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
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Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.
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Devastating house fire in Montville leaves 1 adult dead, 2 critically injured
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze Wednesday afternoon at 50 Darci Road.
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Maine triple homicide trial is moved to avoid jury bias
Thomas Bonfanti will be tried in Waldo County rather than Washington County to avoid any potential of bias on the part of jurors.
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Dispute over estate may have sparked Benton man to killings in Waldo County
A police affidavit provides new information about the evidence that led to a double murder charge against a Benton man.
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Group gathers to show support for Unity College after layoffs, academic shift
The gathering comes after Unity College laid off 15% of its staff and announced that it was looking to sell its main campus at 90 Quaker Hill Road.
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Charter school in Unity will take final spot allowed under state law
The Ecology Learning Center, which would serve high schools students on the campus of Unity College, received unanimous approval from the Maine Charter School Commission.
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Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case
They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.