Here are the news headlines for Maine and New Brunswick for Thursday, August 22.

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Two fully-loaded logging trucks collided on a narrow bridge in Northern Maine Wednesday morning, sending one driver to the hospital.  Read more...

Gov. Paul LePage is calling Maine lawmakers back to Augusta to vote on a $150 million state borrowing package to put on the November ballot.

Democrat Mike Michaud's only primary challenger is dropping out of the governor's race, clearing Michaud's path to his party's nomination.

Good news for a New Brunswick girl who's been waiting for a new heart.  11-year-old Alyssa Clarke of Stanley is recovering after going through surgery this week.

The mothers of two young girls injured in an ATV accident in Lincoln earlier this week are facing charges.

This summer's honey harvest in Maine could end up being one of the worst in Maine memory,.

The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest gets underway today with a Street Fair. Main Street in Presque Isle will be closed to traffic from Academy Street to Blake Street from 4 this afternoon until 10 tonight. Read more...

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