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Special ed teacher sues Auburn School Department

A special education teacher is suing the Auburn School Department for negligence over reports of bullying, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior with students at the Franklin School.

Police share tips as bike thefts continue to rise in Portland

Portland Police say there have been about five bike thefts per week in the city since June.

Driver dies after dump truck overturns in Oxford County

The driver of a dump truck was killed when the vehicle overturned in the town of Peru on Thursday.

Cruise cancelled after fire breaks out on ship docked in Portland

A fire aboard a cruise ship docked in Portland has forced the cancellation of the cruise.

Maine to keep single area code until 2032

The life expectancy of Maine’s 207 area code has been extended.

Waterville mayor pushes for yurts to be used for unhoused people this winter

Town leaders in Waterville are considering yurts to house the area’s homeless population this winter.

Maine health officials confirm recent cases of EEE in emus and horses

State officials say they’ve detected more cases of a mosquito-borne illness in birds and horses in Maine.

Maine State Police seek suspect in high-speed chase

Maine State Police say a suspect who led officers on a high-speed chase that started in Hancock County may pose a threat to public safety.

Crews rescue bucket truck occupant in York Beach

A worker in a tree service bucket truck that tipped over in York Beach was rescued on Sunday.

UTV crash in Westfield leaves one dead, one injured

One man was killed and another was injured in a UTV crash in Aroostook County.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.

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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.