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Pedestrian-involved crash in Portland leaves Connecticut woman dead

A Connecticut woman was killed when she was struck by a car Wednesday night in Portland.

Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag

Mainers were smitten by the state’s original flag during the 2020 bicentennial. But the retro flag’s popularity wasn’t enough to convince voters to make it the state’s official flag.

Mainers Pass $25 Million Bond for Science, Renewable Energy

This measure would authorize a $25 million bond to support technologies for life sciences, biomedicine and renewable energy.

Rumford Police Call Off Shelter in Place Order

Rumford Police called off the advisory at about 1 am Wednesday morning

Pingree Declares Victory in Maine 1st District

Pingree said last night that she hopes both parties in Congress can work together to solve problems.

Pedestrian injured after crash on I-95 in Newport

Police say a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Newport.

Swatting Calls Across Maine, Country Today Not a Threat

Swatting is a hoax threat where someone fakes some kind of emergency

Maine Man Get 50 Year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes

Jon A. Hall was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in April in U.S. District Court in Bangor

Portland City Council Approves Moratorium on New Hotels

The city will use the time to consider changes to a zoning ordinance.

Elderly man struck by tractor-trailer in Farmington dies

A Chesterville man died after getting hit by a tractor-trailer in Farmington on Monday.

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Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

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Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.

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Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

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3 face drug charges after raids in New Gloucester, Lewiston

A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

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Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.

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Maine State Police Lobby Against Red Flag Law

Maine State Police and the state Department of Public Safety strongly oppose the Red Flag Law.