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Jared Golden targeted in threats made to lawmakers on Thanksgiving

Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is among a group of New England Democrats who received bomb threats on Thanksgiving.

Panel issues recommendations related to police-involved shooting in Penobscot County

Maine’s Deadly Force Review Panel is issuing recommendations after a corporal shot an assault suspect in Alton.

Maine Man Faces 9 Charges in Drug Trafficking Bust

Deputies say they also seized manufacturing apparatus crack cocaine and methamphetamine along with seven firearms

Industry, Maine Man Rescued After Breaking Through The Ice

A warden and fisherman were able to get a rope to the man and drag him out of the water

Wrong-way crash in Pittsfield leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a wrong-way crash on I-95 in Pittsfield.

Maine to Get Cold Weather, Then Snow in New Year

Accuweather meteorologist Jeff Nordeen said Maine received seven-tenths of an inch of rain in the last day.

71-Year-Old Man Dies in Biddeford Fire

They say the fire broke out around 3 p.m. at a building on Alfred Street.

Collins Autism Bill Signed Into Law

President Joe Biden signed the bill Monday, which reinforces the original CARES Act from 2006 to help improve ways to diagnose and treat autism.

Gov. Mills Orders Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Pres. Carter

United States and Maine state flags will be lowered through January 28th.

South Portland Police Looking for Car Connected to Shooting

South Portland Police are looking for a car they think is connected to a shooting late Sunday night.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.