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‘Magic mushroom’ decriminalization on track to pass in the Maine Legislature

The narrow votes in the House and Senate were a milestone for what was once a fringe cause, but Gov. Janet Mills looms as a potential obstacle.

Orrington man arrested on arson charges for January house fire

Mark Meierdirk, 51, of Orrington allegedly intentionally set fire to the home where he lived in January to collect insurance money.

Missing hiker’s body found on Katahdin, search continues for daughter

At around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, the body of Tim Keiderling was located by a Maine Warden Service K9 search team on the Tablelands region.

Father and daughter missing on Katahdin are experienced hikers, family says

The father and daughter were last seen around 10:15 a.m., Sunday on Katahdin’s Tablelands heading to the summit.

UMaine hockey lands former Canadian World Junior goaltender

Goaltender Mathis Rousseau will be playing for the University of Maine men’s hockey team beginning this fall.

Midwest wildfire smoke will lower Maine air quality Wednesday

Ozone levels are expected to rise along the coast Wednesday, while particle pollution will affect the entire state.

A father and daughter are missing on Katahdin

Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter, 28-year-old Esther Keiderling, were last seen Sunday morning approaching the summit.

Maine lawmakers vote to boost minimum teacher salary

The proposal would incrementally increase the minimum salaries for teachers to $50,000 by 2028, although there may be funding hurdles.

A Brewer man is wanted by police

Sheldon Wray, 35, has multiple warrants for his arrest for aggravated assault.

I tried to run the Great Bangor Marathon without training. It didn’t go well.

"It’s almost like there’s a reason that running experts stress the importance of preparing your body and mind for the rigors of 26.2 consecutive miles."

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