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Aroostook county communities prepare for influx of tourists looking to view April’s solar eclipse.

With Maine being one of the only 13 states where the eclipse will be visible, community leaders are currently seeking ways to attract guest to their towns, both temporarily and long-term.

Portland Faces $20M Budget Deficit in 2025

Portland Residents fear the budget shortfall could raise their property taxes and reduce services.

South Portland Police on the hunt for a robbery suspect

Police say the man robbed Key Bank before abandoning a stolen car in South Portland Friday.

Gov. Mills to deliver two-part State of the State address

Gov. Janet Mills will deliver her annual State of the State address in two parts.

Truck hauling potatoes crashes on I-95 due to wrong-way driver

Maine State Police say a tractor-trailer hauling potatoes crashed in Fairfield Thursday afternoon after trying to avoid a wrong-way driver.

Maine man accused of demanding photos from 14-year-old girl and threatening her

A man from Wayne who’s accused of demanding photos from a 14-year-old girl and threatening her if she didn’t send them was arrested Wednesday.

Gov. Mills, Maine AG push for legislation that would give subpoena power to Lewiston mass shooting commission

An independent commission tasked with investigating the Lewiston mass shooting may get subpoena power if a piece of emergency legislation goes through.

Another Mainer charged with crimes related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A Portland man has been charged for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot three years ago.

Auburn man charged in post office break-in

Police have arrested an Auburn man accused of breaking into a post office in Paris, Maine and stealing mail and equipment.

Denmark woman accused in deaths of partner and grandmother makes court appearance

A Maine woman accused of killing her partner and her grandmother was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.

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Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.