Rangeley, one of many towns in Maine that have become a popular destination for the event, found itself in the middle of the path of totality that stretched from Texas through Canada.
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New University of Maine at Augusta lab will double enrollment for medical lab techs in city
Tuesday’s grand opening of the new facility at the University of Maine at Augusta for the medical lab technician program will more than double enrollment for students on the Augusta campus to help fill a statewide need.
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In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
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Augusta teen charged with terrorizing following report of weapon at school
Police have issued a summons to a 15-year-old Augusta boy on a felony charge of terrorizing following an incident Thursday at Cony High School.
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AG: Presque Isle officer legally justified in fatal shooting
The Maine attorney general’s office says a police officer was legally justified in fatally shooting a man who rammed a cruiser several times.
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Body found on Sears Island identified as missing Presque Isle college student
Chase Dmuchowsky’s car was found idling in the middle of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge a month before his body was recovered on Sears Island.
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Man fatally shot by police in Presque Isle confrontation
Jacob Poitraw was shot after ramming a police officer’s cruiser several times Sunday evening during a pursuit.
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Presque Isle airport close to deal to remain in service
The Legislature voted Monday to authorize state officials to renew a land lease in Aroostook State Park to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Herd of bison escapes farm, roams free in Aroostook County
The animals were later captured, but one had to be put down after getting hit by a truck, police say.
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Aroostook County man charged with domestic violence assault in girlfriend’s shooting
Joshua Prestwood told authorities that his girlfriend was shot by a suspect who fled after a home invasion.