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Strong winds a factor in fire that destroyed Gorham home

A house fire in Gorham on Friday sent the homeowner to the hospital.

Man accused of murdering roommate in Portland arraigned

A Portland man charged with murder for the death of his roommate last year did not enter a plea during his arraignment on Friday.

Northern Light Health Closing More Offices in Waterville

Northern Light says consolidating locations will reduce overhead costs.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Maine’s Gun Waiting Period

Thursday’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker strongly sided with the plaintiff’s. 

Slick road conditions a factor in deadly crash on I-95 in Ogunquit

Two people were killed on I-95 in Ogunquit during Thursday’s storm after a crash involving a tractor-trailer at mile 14 southbound.

Concrete saw blamed for carbon monoxide leak that sickened children at Kittery daycare

Fire investigators say a carbon monoxide leak at a Kittery daycare was caused by a concrete saw.

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

A federal judge on Thursday put a hold on a new three-day waiting period for gun purchases in Maine after reviewing a lawsuit filed against the rule by gun rights groups.

Snowstorm Pattern Continues in Maine, More Snow This Weekend

Maine is now getting a steady flow of storms every several days after an early winter with very little snow.

Lincoln Police Shoot, Kill Man in Altercation

Officers say they were called to a home on Whale Street where Derek Beach had violated an order against him.

Florida Sex Offender Arrested in Maine

U.S. Marshals arrested 34-year-old Christopher Peet at a home in Bangor Wednesday.

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Man Dies in Down East Maine Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Maine State Worker Resigns After Charges for Comfort Dog’s Death

Brodie Hinckley was placed on administrative leave last month

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Former Gov. LePage joins Republicans calling for investigation into funds raised for Lewiston shooting survivors

A group of Maine Republicans including former Governor Paul LePage are calling for an investigation into the use of funds raised for survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting.

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Traffic stops lead to drug arrest in Portland

Police seized a rifle along with meth and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portland.

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Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.