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Portland man faces charges after allegedly throwing brick at victim

Portland police have arrested a man accused of throwing a brick at someone and assaulting them.

Portland Man Arrested in Attempted Stabbing, Vehicle Theft

Police were called to the area of Commercial and High Streets for a report of a motor vehicle theft and attempted stabbing.

Social Security Head Facing Calls to Resign After Targeting Maine

Dudek’s order initially drew widespread condemnation from medical organizations

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada,…

USDA Freezing Funds to Miane Over Title IX Transgender Issue

Mills and the state have defied the Trump administration over the transgender issue.

2 Arrested in Dixfield, Including One From Portland, In Drug Raid

Agents say they conducted undercover purchases of illegal drugs

Collins Votes For Resolution Against Trump Tariff’s on Canada

Collins says she’s concerned about Trump’s decision to impose high tariffs on U.S. allies such as Canada.

AG Files To Have Lawsuit Against House Speaker Fecteau Dismissed

State Attorney General Aaron Frey has submitted a request on behalf of Fecteau

Bomb threat at Thorndike school leads to arrest of teen

A teenager is accused of threatening to detonate a bomb at the high school in Thorndike on Tuesday.

Police respond to shooting in Sabattus

Police say there’s no threat to the public after a shooting at the Sabattus-Lisbon town line Wednesday evening.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

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Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

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Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

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The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

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The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.