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May 23, 2023

Firefighting foam contaminated public water for nearly 9,000 in Maine

Foam that firefighters used to battle a fatal fire in a Maine apartment building entered the public water supply and prompted the water district to order residents not to drink the water.

May 23, 2023

Recent shark bites scary, but serious injuries remain rare

Recent shark attacks in Florida, Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have the public spooked. Scientists say dangerous interactions between humans and sharks are uncommon.

May 23, 2023

ME district warns residents not to drink water after firefighting foam causes potential PFAS contamination

The Kennebec Water District warned thousands of residents not to drink water after firefighting foam used to put out a fire contaminated the district's public water system.

May 22, 2023

1 dead in Maine senior apartment building fire

An apartment building for senior residents caught fire in Waterville, Maine. One person was killed, and multiple others were injured in the fire.

May 19, 2023

Maine health officials confirm first Powassan virus death, case this year

Maine health authorities reported the first confirmed Powassan virus death this year in an adult Sagadahoc County resident who developed neurologic symptoms.

May 18, 2023

Body found during fire investigation at destroyed Maine hotel

Fire investigators have found a body inside a Days Inn hotel in Kittery, Maine, which was destroyed in a Wednesday blaze. The victim currently remains unidentified.

May 18, 2023

Maine considers paying lobster fishermen to comply with future regulations

The Maine Legislature is considering a bill that would create a "lobster innovation fund" that would pay fishermen to test new, regulation-compliant technologies.

May 17, 2023

At least 1 missing after Maine hotel destroyed by fire: 'total loss'

Two people were injured and up to two others remain unaccounted for after a fire destroyed a Kittery, Maine, Days Inn hotel Wednesday afternoon.

May 17, 2023

Maine removes suspension on construction of 145-mile transmission line

Maine has removed the suspension on the construction of a 145-mile transmission line, a project that will cost $1 billion. Opponents of the project cited environmental concerns.

May 16, 2023

Regulators reacts as haddock, an Atlantic staple staple, continues to be overfished

A popular Atlantic fish is being overfished. Regulators have cut haddock catch quotas by over 80% to combat overfishing and prevent the population's collapse.