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Local

5 hours ago in Local

Man Arrested After Driving into York County Power Pole

York County deputies say Raymond Miller was driving an SUV at a high rate of speed

6 hours ago in Local

Drought Conditions on the Rise in Maine

Updated

Abnormally dry conditions have also spread.

9 hours ago in Local

Police report first burglaries on Peaks Island in 6 years

Police are investigating a pair of break-ins Wednesday on Peaks Island.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.