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May 29, 2023

Maine police shoot at suspect who evaded trooper to Canada and was believed to have explosive in truck

Maine State Police shot at a Rhode Island man who police suspect had an explosive as he evaded a trooper, and threatened to leave the U.S. and enter Canada from Houlton.

May 28, 2023

Police in Maine show up to boy's house for most surprising reason: 'Can't even articulate'

Myles Roman is a newly minted 4-year-old who's a big fan of his local police department — so much so that he invited them to help him celebrate at his birthday party.

May 27, 2023

Maine woman brings raccoon to Petco for unconventional pet spa experience

Wildlife officials in Maine are looking for woman who brought a wild raccoon to Petco for a nail trim even though it is illegal to possess wildlife in the state.

May 23, 2023

Firefighting foam contaminated public water for nearly 9,000 in Maine

Foam that firefighters used to battle a fatal fire in a Maine apartment building entered the public water supply and prompted the water district to order residents not to drink the water.

May 23, 2023

Recent shark bites scary, but serious injuries remain rare

Recent shark attacks in Florida, Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have the public spooked. Scientists say dangerous interactions between humans and sharks are uncommon.

May 23, 2023

ME district warns residents not to drink water after firefighting foam causes potential PFAS contamination

The Kennebec Water District warned thousands of residents not to drink water after firefighting foam used to put out a fire contaminated the district's public water system.

May 22, 2023

1 dead in Maine senior apartment building fire

An apartment building for senior residents caught fire in Waterville, Maine. One person was killed, and multiple others were injured in the fire.

May 19, 2023

Maine health officials confirm first Powassan virus death, case this year

Maine health authorities reported the first confirmed Powassan virus death this year in an adult Sagadahoc County resident who developed neurologic symptoms.

May 18, 2023

Body found during fire investigation at destroyed Maine hotel

Fire investigators have found a body inside a Days Inn hotel in Kittery, Maine, which was destroyed in a Wednesday blaze. The victim currently remains unidentified.

May 18, 2023

Maine considers paying lobster fishermen to comply with future regulations

The Maine Legislature is considering a bill that would create a "lobster innovation fund" that would pay fishermen to test new, regulation-compliant technologies.