Police in Fairfield and Skowhegan are among the agencies shifting their resources as the drug epidemic in Maine continues to take root, with 715 people statewide dying last year of a drug overdose.
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Powerboaters from far and wide rev up for 3rd Annual HydroFest on the Kennebec in Fairfield
Nearly 50 powerboaters from Florida to Canada are facing off this weekend, and organizers say with some changes to the river’s edge, the event will only grow.
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PFAS exposure leaves Maine people wondering: What is it doing to us?
As more than 500 private wells exceed state standards for safe drinking water, residents who have been consuming it for years want answers about the chemicals’ effects.
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Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
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State expands fish consumption warning due to PFAS contamination
It is now advising that people eat no more than 1 meal a month of largemouth bass from Number One Pond in Sanford.
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Maine reduces do-not-eat wildlife advisory prompted by ‘forever chemicals’
People are advised not to eat deer, wild turkey and other game harvested in a 25-square-mile area of central Maine.
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Report: Broader PFAS testing needed to avoid underreporting contamination
A study organized by the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council determined that the testing protocol used by federal researchers misses an array of “forever chemicals” that are contaminating drinking water.
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Watch: From school hallways to NBA games, all the world’s a stage for Lawrence High’s Coley
Terrance Coley Sr. is a fixture at Lawrence High School and beyond, not just for his performances of the national anthem but also for his connection to students and others.
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Central Maine towns consider Delta Ambulance fee that could cost tens of thousands of dollars a year
Freedom has already rejected the fee and switched providers, while Fairfield and Oakland, each of which would pay more than $96,000 a year, have given preliminary approval to the added expense.
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As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach
David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a “one-stop shop” for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.