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3 weeks ago

Police respond to two standoffs related to domestic violence in Westbrook

Police in Westbrook responded to two standoffs within 24 hours.

3 weeks ago

Ethics Commission approves investigation into political ad targeting candidate for Maine governor Ben Midgley

Maine's Ethics Commission has voted to investigate Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles over a website targeting his opponent, Ben Midgley.

3 weeks ago

Cumberland County to review crashes involving pedestrians for potential prosecution

Cumberland County is introducing tougher policies after recording the deadliest year for pedestrians in the county last year.

3 weeks ago

Moped driver hospitalized after crashing into ditch in Harpswell

A moped driver suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Harpswell.

3 weeks ago

Portland Teacher’s Union Urges Voters to Reject School Budget

The Portland Education Association contends the $179 million budget is too top heavy

3 weeks ago

York County Deputies Investigate Serious Crash in Alfred

Drivers were asked to seek an alternative route around the area.

3 weeks ago

Preliminary investigation says deadly Searsmont mill explosion was accidental

Early findings indicate that the fatal explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont was accidental.

3 weeks ago

Maine Secretary of State pulls transgender athlete initiative off state ballot

A state ballot initiative that would bar transgender athletes from girls' sports has been ruled invalid.

3 weeks ago

Forty Firefighters Assist at Monmouth House Fire

Extensive efforts were made to supply water to the fire scene.

3 weeks ago

South Portland Restaurant Heavily Damaged by Fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation

3 weeks ago

Portland man arrested after head-on crash, hour-long standoff on Naples dock

HOUR-LONG STANDOFF ON THE WATER: A Portland man allegedly on the run from a federal halfway house sparked an hour-long standoff on a Naples dock last night after causing a major three-vehicle, head-on crash on Route 302.

4 weeks ago

26 y/o arrested after stabbing incident at Raymond wedding reception

Deputies identified the suspect as 26-year-old Andrew Manderson, who has been charged with elevated aggravated assault.

4 weeks ago

State Fire Marshall’s Office is Investigating a Garage Blaze in Madison

No one was hurt in a house fire that's believed to originated in the wall area of the garage.

4 weeks ago

Rick Bennett turns in signatures to qualify for Maine governor’s race

State Sen. Rick Bennett is the first Independent to turn in petition signatures to appear on the primary ballot for governor.

4 weeks ago

Court documents reveal details in case of Winslow man accused of shooting at CMP substations

A federal court has now charged a man accused of shooting three Central Maine Power substations in February.

4 weeks ago

‘Labor Intensive’ Investigation Continues at Searsmont Mill Fire-Explosion Site

Investigators say they have now sifted through hundreds of cubic yards of sawdust and debris.

4 weeks ago

Drought Conditions Show Improvement in Maine

The biggest improvement is in southern Maine

4 weeks ago

Federal judge dismisses suit brought by Trump DOJ seeking Maine voter data

A suit filed by the Department of Justice seeking access to Mainers' voter registration data has been thrown out.

4 weeks ago

Celebration of Life ceremony held in Bangor for Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash

Friends, family and colleagues spoke at a celebration of life ceremony Thursday for Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts.

4 weeks ago

14-Year-Old Lewiston Shooting Victim Now Facing Charges

The 14-year-old was taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.

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