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Judge Denies Request to Temporarily Reinstate Gun Purchase Waiting Period

The judge said the state has not shown that the law will likely be upheld in the appeals court.

Two deadly fires in Harpswell, Old Orchard Beach under investigation

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating fatal fires in Harpswell and Old Orchard Beach over the weekend.

Deceased man would have faced murder charges in deaths of 2 family members in Farmington

Investigators say a Maine man who took his own life was responsible for the deaths of two family members in Farmington in December of 2023.

Auburn Police Looking for Driver After Utility Worker Injured

Officers say a subcontractor was running a line from a home to a utility pole

Portland Mayor Frustrated with Push to Downsize Homeless Assistance

Republican lawmakers point to Portland as the problem for consuming almost all of the homeless housing money.

Semi Driver Injured in I-295 Rollover Crash in Brunswick

Maine State Police say an Irving fuel truck full of kerosene went off the road.

Maine Supplemental Budget Fails After Senate GOP Balks

A proposal seemed headed for passage earlier

Versant Power Granted 23% Distribution Rate Increase by PUC

Versant Power is getting a green light to raise distribution rates on customers, just two months after its supply rate…

Maine Senators Voice Support for Ukraine in War Ceasefire Talks

Republican Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday where she warned against abandoning Ukraine

Lewsiston Man Identified at Victim in Mosque Shooting

Police say one person at the scene confirmed that a shooting had taken place

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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Updated

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.