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Local

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Troy Jackson’s Journey from Maine Logger to Democratic Nominee Against Senator Susan Collins

Fresh

Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County,

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Maine Man Dies in New Hampshire Lake

A dive team initially recovered the man.

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Reid State Park Beach Closed Two Shark Sightings

The beach briefly opened Saturday.

Lifestyle

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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.

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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.

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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.