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Investigators from the Maine fire marshal’s office say a body was removed from the rubble of a home following a fire in the town of Winn, in Penobscot County.

The Presque Isle City Council has voted to close down the city’s outdoor pool due to its poor condition and safety issues.

A group of natives seized a shale gas exploration company's service vehicle yesterday near Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick.

Portland police say a woman has been sexually assaulted in a parking lot near a popular jogging path.

The Maine Senate has rejected a bill allowing schools to have an employee who is qualified to carry a concealed handgun on school property.

Verizon Wireless users in Maine can now text 911 when it's not possible to call. Public safety officials say the service could be a lifesaver in a situation where someone is unable to make a voice call, for example during a home invasion or medical emergency.

 

 

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