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Strimling & Harriman on DEP Commissioner article

(NEWS CENTER) -- We talk with our political analysts about a series of articles in the Maine Sunday Telegram and the Portland Press Herald about DEP Commissioner Patricia Aho.

Dental proposal could add new level of hygienists

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- A proposal that would create a new position in the field of dentistry here may be taken up in the Maine House this week. The bill would create a new level of hygienists called dental hygiene therapists. These positions would require additional training and would allow the hygienists to perform some of the procedures dentists do. The measure has created a sharp divide in the state's dental community.

Investigators say NH man admits smothering boy

DOVER, NH (NEWS CENTER) - Some disturbing new details about the death of a two-year old boy in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

Forest Service works to reduce fire risk on Casco Bay islands

PEAKS ISLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Members of the Maine Forest Service will be working side-by-side with Portland fire fighters this week to reduce the risk for wildfires on islands in Casco Bay by chipping brush and educating property owners.

Maine's population the oldest in the country

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- If you thought jokes about Florida residents being old were funny, you may want to hold back your laugh. New census data out last week shows that Maine's residents are actually among the oldest in the U.S.

Two killed in crash on Route 3 in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Two people are dead in a crash on Route 3 in Augusta. The accident involved a Togus Police vehicle, but the operator of that vehicle was not injured.

Passing hospital bill sets stage for new bonds

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The LePage Administration says it wants to move ahead quickly with issuing bonds for state projects.

Maine lawmakers fail to override LePage veto on 5 bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine lawmakers have failed to get the two-third majority needed to override five vetoes from Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

"No More Names" bus rolls Into Augusta urging gun law change

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Since the Newtown, Connecticut shooting, gun control has been hotly contested; but on the federal level, not much has changed.

Green Outdoors: Bikers and motorists try to share the roads

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- In the wake of two serious incidents involving bicycles and cars, there is a call for education, patience, education and understanding from the representative organizations.