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Auburn city councilors advance limits on lot rent increases for mobile homes

Auburn's city council advanced a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance at Monday night's meeting.

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Portland police issue dozens of citations as part of stepped-up traffic enforcement

Portland police issued 64 citations during a traffic safety enforcement operation on Monday.

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Portland Media Group’s former head of production inducted into MAB Hall of Fame

Steve Schneider is being inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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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.

8 hours 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.

1 day 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.

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Local

3 hours ago in Local

Auburn city councilors advance limits on lot rent increases for mobile homes

Auburn's city council advanced a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance at Monday night's meeting.

3 hours ago in Local

Portland police issue dozens of citations as part of stepped-up traffic enforcement

Portland police issued 64 citations during a traffic safety enforcement operation on Monday.

4 hours ago in Local

Portland Media Group’s former head of production inducted into MAB Hall of Fame

Steve Schneider is being inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.