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Major Railroad Crossing in Portland to Close for Repairs

The repairs will take place on the one-way section of Congress Street.

Versant Power to Increase Customer Bills July 1

The hike will range from 31 cents to almost $3.00 for residents.

Chase through multiple Maine towns lead to arrest of Winthrop man and his passenger

A Winthrop man is accused of leading police on a chase through several towns on Monday.

Company fined for collapse of canopy at Maine hotel that killed Florida man

A construction company is facing a fine related to the deadly collapse of part of a Bar Harbor hotel in February.

Record Breaking Heat, Humidity…Then Big Cool Down for Maine

Meanwhile, the likely record-breaking heat will not be lingering for an extended time in Maine.

Gov. Mills Vetoes 5 Bills Passed by Maine Lawmakers

Overriding a veto requires the support of at least two-thirds of lawmakers.

Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Bangor Crash

The driver of the tractor-trailer is not being identified

Power Grid Expected to Hold Up During Maine Tuesday Heat

Portland is now under an extreme heat warning for most of the day

Maine home sales rose in May, along with median price

Home sales were up in Maine in May compared to the same time last year.

Custom battery charging pack blamed for car fire in Hollis

Fire investigators say a lithium-ion battery system was the cause of a vehicle fire in Hollis.

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12 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

13 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

14 hours ago in Local

Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

18 hours ago in Local

Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

22 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.