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U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.

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Maine Gov. Mills Declines To Remove Sheriff Amid Allegations

Maine Governor Janet Mills decides not to remove Sheriff Wainwright despite accusations of improprieties. Upholding legal standards is emphasized.

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USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils Girls Hockey Player of the Year nominees

High school stars on the ice from the 2023-24 season

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A tribe in Maine is using opioid settlement funds on a sweat lodge to treat addiction

Hundreds of Native American tribes are getting money from lawsuit settlements with opioid companies. Some are investing the new funds in traditional healing practices to treat addiction.

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Man In Stolen Police Vehicle Crashes, Survives Gunfire

Man in Maine involved in chaotic events, including stealing police vehicles, surviving gunfire, and crashing while handcuffed and in a hospital gown.

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Tractor-Trailer Carrying 15 Million Bees Overturns On Interstate

Tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees overturns in Maine, prompting emergency response to safeguard bees and ensure safety.

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‘Queen of the Con’ found in Maine ordered to be extradited to Northern Ireland

Police had arrested Marianne ‘Mair’ Smyth at a rental home after a podcast on her crimes prompted a listener to reveal her location

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Maine Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Times Square Attack

Maine man sentenced to 27 years for attempting to kill police officers in a terrorist attack near Times Square. Attacker's mental health issues cited as a ...

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Maine Woman Charged In Fatal Prank Gone Wrong

Tragic incident in Bangor, Maine, involving a fatal prank shooting leading to legal repercussions and community shock.

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US university creates world's biggest 3D printer ever and it can even use wood dust — named Factory of the Future 1.0, it can print objects almost the size of 40 standard containers

University of Maine has created the world's largest 3D printer called Factory of the Future 1.0.

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Maine Governor Signs Gun Safety Laws After Lewiston Shootings

The new laws, approved by state lawmakers, encompass a range of provisions aimed at bolstering public safety while respecting Maine's strong tradition of gun ownership and outdoor heritage.

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Two Maine U.S. House primaries are contested this year—tying with 2014 for the most this decade

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Maine was March 15, 2024.

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Army Reservist Warned Of Friend's Mental Decline Before Mass Shooting

Testimony reveals warning signs of Maine mass shooter's mental decline and failures in intervention, leading to a tragic mass shooting.

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NextGen TV Launches In Portland, Maine

Five local broadcasters are transmitting ATSC 3.0 from WPFO’s stick

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Reservist Warned Of Maine Mass Shooting, Expected To Testify

Army reservist Sean Hodgson's warning about a potential mass shooting in Maine leads to investigation and calls for proactive gun safety measures.

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Maine voters to decide on three bond issues in Nov., the first set of state general obligation bonds since 2021

Maine voters will decide on three bond issues on Nov. 5, 2024, in addition to two other measures already on the ballot.

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World's Largest 3D Printer Revolutionizes Construction Industry

University of Maine unveils world's largest 3D printer for construction innovation, addressing housing challenges through cutting-edge technology.

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14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers

Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!

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Two states adopted new laws related to ranked-choice voting, and more legislation is on the move elsewhere

Two states adopted new ranked-choice voting (RCV) laws in recent weeks. Elsewhere, RCV legislation advanced in Republican trifecta states and was vetoed in Virginia. Check out April’s RCV update below.

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Initiative that aims to limit campaign contributions to super PACs certified in Maine for Nov. 2024

In Maine, voters will decide on an initiative to limit campaign contributions to $5,000 from individuals and entities to political action committees that make independent expenditures, also known as super PACS. The ballot initiative was indirect, meaning the legislature had the option to approve the initiative outright. The Maine State…

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Gun Bills After October Mass Shooting

Maine legislators pass new gun laws post-mass shooting to enhance safety measures and prevent violence.

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Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting

The Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people.

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Maine Legislature Enacts Sweeping Gun Safety Reforms In Wake Of Tragic Shooting

All private gun sales will now require background checks, ensuring that firearms do not fall into the wrong hands.

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Update on 2024 ballot measure certifications

For 2024, 88 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 33 states, one more measure than the average (87) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157.

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Maine poised to pass gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state history

Bill strengthens ‘yellow flag’ law, boosts background checks and makes it a crime to recklessly sell guns to a prohibited person

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