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Fire sprinkler requirement debated again

Augusta, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) - The issue of requiring builders to install sprinkler systems in new homes was front and center today at a public hearing in Augusta.

Beach on Crystal Lake Closed

Beach on Crystal Lake Closed

GRAY, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-Wilkies Beach in Gray closes because of high E-Coli levels.

 

Investigation into fire and stabbing underway in Poland

Investigation into fire and stabbing underway in Poland

Poland, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) - Investigators are working to sort out a fire and stabbing at a home in Poland.

Local groups urge public to look closer at cosmetics

Local groups urge public to look closer at cosmetics

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Local organizations are teaming up to spread the word about toxic chemicals that are found in a number of cosmetics in the U.S.

New mooring system aims to increase lobster population

New mooring system aims to increase lobster population

SEAL HARBOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A company in Orono has come up with something it hopes will help boost Maine's lobster population.

Felician Sisters handing over reigns of St Joseph Hospital

Felician Sisters handing over reigns of St Joseph Hospital

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- After sixty-three years, the Felician Sisters announced Thursday they are transferring ownership of the hospital to covenant health systems

Restaurant torched by arsonist set to reopen

MECHANIC FALLS, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Loose Caboose restaurant in Mechanic Falls, which investigators believe was set on fire by a volunteer fire fighter, is set to reopen on Friday.

Plane threat suspect pleads not guilty at arraignment

Plane threat suspect pleads not guilty at arraignment

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Derek Stansberry, the former military intelligence specialist accused of making bomb threats while aboard a trans-Atlantic flight that was diverted to Bangor last April, entered not guilty pleas to all charges at U.S. District Court in Bangor Wednesday afternoon.

14 year-old boy on bicycle killed in crash

14 year-old boy on bicycle killed in crash

ORLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A fourteen year-old boy from Orland was killed Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Route 1.

Initiative to keep Mainers healthy

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- As the landscape of health care is changing, non-profit organizations across the state say a focus on primary care will help Mainers stay healthy.

Students donate to Ronald McDonald House

Students donate to Ronald McDonald House

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)- Students at the Long Creek Youth Development Center are helping give back to the community.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Lebanon crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Lebanon crash

LEBANON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A motorcyclist is injured after crashing head on into a car on Little River Road.

HOT TOPIC: Maine is a lazy state?

HOT TOPIC: Maine is a lazy state?

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Bloomberg Business Week magazine ranked the Top 20 laziest states and Maine came in 16th.

Three options for Franklin Arterial development

Three options for Franklin Arterial development

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine Department of Transportation and Portland city officials have narrowed down three options for redeveloping the area around Franklin Arterial, but there's still a long road ahead.

Lewiston Mayor and CEO of Local company travel to Haiti

Lewiston Mayor and CEO of Local company travel to Haiti

Back in April, the Mayor of Lewiston and the CEO of Geiger Brothers joined a church group on a rebuilding mission to Haiti.

Broadband could be Maine's communication  backbone

Broadband could be Maine's communication backbone

BEAL'S ISLAND (NEWS CENTER)-The actual construction work won't attract a lot of attention, but the project called the "3 ring binder" could be one of the most important Mainers have seen in years.

Herring fishing under review

Herring fishing under review

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--The people who manage commercial fishing in the Gulf of Maine are trying to figure out new rules for herring fishermen.

U.S. Women's Rugby Team

U.S. Women's Rugby Team

BRUNSWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The U.S. National Women's Rugby team is holding a three week training session at Bowdoin College this month.

Celtic Woman kicks off concert series on the waterfront

Celtic Woman kicks off concert series on the waterfront

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- There is lots of activity on the Bangor Waterfront tonight as crews ready the stage for Celtic Woman. 

Community fighting back after assault

Community fighting back after assault

SORRENTO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police are still on the lookout for the man they say abducted and sexually assaulted a woman in the coastal town of Sorrento last week.

 
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