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For the second time this week, an Aroostook County man has died in an explosion while working on a project at his home.  State Police say a 79-year-old New Limerick man was working on lawn equipment in a shed when an explosion leveled the building.

Meanwhile, a 72-year-old Blaine man has died after being critically burned in an accident at his home on Tuesday.

A man accused of using a phony Facebook profile to lure a 15-year-old Glenburn girl to her death has pleaded not guilty to murder and kidnapping charges.

The Maine Legislature finished its session last night after failing to override Gov. LePage’s veto of a bill to expand Medicaid to nearly 70,000 people.

A new highway sign symbol will begin appearing throughout New Brunswick to promote the developing agri-tourism sector.

 

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