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Bangor Murder Suspect Was Released From Prison Early

Richard Keith Thorpe is charged with murder in the strangling death of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson

Golden Endorsed by U.S. Chamber Ahead of Debate with Theriault

Golden is facing Republican Austin Theriault in next month’s election

New Jersey motorcyclist killed after moose collision in Maine

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a moose in Piscataquis County.

Federal officials say whale found dead in Massachusetts was entangled in Maine fishing gear

Maine fishing gear is being blamed for the death of an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard in January.

Mainers Spend Over $1,000 Annually on Car Repairs from Rough Roads

That report is based on federal and state Department of Transportation data

Lewiston Passes 10pm Curfew for Minors After Gun Concerns

The Sun Journal reports the new curfew hours are from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays,

Maine man accused of shooting at vehicle involved in police pursuit

A Maine man faces charges after police say he shot at a vehicle that was being chased by officers in Acton.

Portland Ranked Among Top Small Cities in America

The study from WalletHub compared more than 1,300 cities based their safety, affordability and quality of life.

Portland Considers Zoning Changes to Increase City Density

The Press Herald reports the possible zoning changes are aimed at promoting a denser city.

Building damaged by car fire in Lewiston

There’s damage to a building in Lewiston after a car fire early Sunday morning.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.