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UNE launches institute for study of North Atlantic, Arctic

Graduate, undergraduate and professional certificate programs are planned at UNE North in Portland as the city plays an increasing role in northern areas because of shipping connections and shared fisheries.

Defense argues Fairfield man tried to kill himself, not girlfriend

Jeremy Clement has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in the shooting of Jasmine Caret in Oakland last April.

New treatment program targets addicts released from York County Jail

The 24-bed facility is a collaboration between the jail and the county’s homeless shelter network.

South Berwick woman, 29, killed in Springvale pickup crash

Aurora Smith lost control of her truck, which flipped and struck a tree, police say.

Idexx makes debut on Fortune 1000 list

The Westbrook veterinary technology firm is the only Maine-based company on this year’s list.

One Maine school evacuated, another locked down

A threatening message found in a Baxter Academy bathroom, and a conversation overheard near Lewiston High School, trigger police responses.

SMCC graduates record number of students

Students in SMCC’s class of 2018 ranged in age from 19 to 69 and came from across Maine, 18 other states and 22 foreign countries.

Deadline for Mainers to change party before primaries is Friday

However, voters who are unenrolled can enroll as a Democrat or Republican at any time, including on Election Day, June 12.

Missing Orrington boy, 10, was driving stolen car and hit cruiser, police say

Neither the Holden officer nor the Orrington boy is injured.