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Falmouth Man Faces Jail After Pleading Guilty Over Taxes

Federal prosecutors say Jeffrey Riddle filed tax returns for years showing he owed substantial taxes, but never pay them

Crime Rate in Maine Is Down Over Three Years

Statewide crime statistics released Monday in four categories show crimes against people, property and society are all down over three years.

Bath-area schools close Monday due to threat later deemed not credible

Police say a “safety concern” prompted schools in the Bath area to close Monday.

Four children treated for hypothermia after lake rescue in Ellsworth

A group of kids who went missing were rescued from a lake in Ellsworth on Sunday.

Injuries in Maine Turnpike Head-On Crash

Police say a pregnant woman and her passenger were hit head-on by 30-year Stephan Adams of Windham

Racoon in Cape Eliabeth Test Positive for Rabies

It’s not clear where or when that racoon was spotted

1 Dead, 2 Injured from Sunday PM Crash in Winthrop

Police say two pickup trucks hit each other on Route 202.

Semi Cab Destroyed in Overnight Fire on Maine Turnpike

State Police Troopers say they were called to the scene near the New Gloucester Barrier Toll at about 3:45 am

RSU-1 Closing Schools Monday Over Safety Concerns

The superintendent did not release any further details.

Car Hits Home in Mechanic Falls

The driver was taken to Central Maine Medical Center with unspecified injuries.

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