The man drove into a tree on Birch Point Road, igniting a fire that forced the evacuation of a nearby home, police said.
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Biden administration lauds new Maine law limiting rental application fees
The law signed last month puts a cap on how much landlords can charge tenants for background checks and other application screenings.
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Five Below retail giant set to open storefront in Topsham
Five Below plans to open its third Maine storefront at Topsham Crossing Center, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in central Maine to protest proposed transmission corridor
Supporters of the proposed transmission corridor tout the jobs the project would generate, but central Maine farmers say its construction could destroy farms that have operated for generations.
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Brunswick indoor food pantry reopens after pandemic shutdown
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has seen a rise in demand for its food pantry due to the expiration of pandemic benefits and higher food and housing costs.
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Police: Man who caused Hallowell standoff threatened to start fire at apartment building
A neighbor said the 49-year-old man, who took his life after the hourslong standoff at 61 Water St., was a military veteran.
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Bath police rescue bald eagle
The apparently sick or injured juvenile bald eagle was found near the Androscoggin River and transported to a wild bird rehab facility for treatment.
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Girl Scout builds play structure for Brunswick animal shelter
Caroline Martin, 13, of Girl Scout Troop 612, built training equipment for dogs at the Midcoast Humane Society.
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White House salutes child care investments by Maine and other states
Senate President Troy Jackson attended an event at the White House on Wednesday to celebrate state efforts to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care as a means of lifting families out of poverty and strengthening local economies.
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Mills signs bill expanding abortion access in Maine
The new law, signed during a ceremony at the State House Wednesday, allows abortions later in pregnancy and is one of the least restrictive state laws in the nation.