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Local

2 hours ago in Local

Mainers can now request absentee ballots for November election

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Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for the November election.

2 hours ago in Local

1 killed, 3 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Gouldsboro

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A three-vehicle crash in Hancock County left an Ellsworth woman dead and three others hospitalized Sunday evening.

7 hours ago in Local

Heat Ahead This Week for Maine, with Wetter Than Normal August

AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Lundberg says there'll be some drought relief moving ahead.

Lifestyle

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.