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One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion

Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.

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Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation

Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.

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3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta

ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.

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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

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Local

19 hours ago in Local

One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion

Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.

19 hours ago in Local

Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation

Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.

20 hours ago in Local

3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta

ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.