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Maine lawmakers consider heftier fines for distracted driving

A proposed bill in the Maine Legislature would increase fines for using your cell phone or other electronic devices behind the wheel.

Deaths at Poland home ruled double-homicide

Police are investigating a double homicide in the town of Poland.

Investigators identify victim in fatal Naples fire

One person died in an overnight fire in Naples.

Silver Alert issued for two Topsham women lost while traveling

State police have issued a Silver Alert for two Topsham women.

Fire crews respond to Sappi Mill after person falls through roof

One person was rushed to the hospital after falling through the roof of the Sappi Mill in Skowhegan on Thursday.

Maine man sues utility over cutting down of Christmas trees

A Patten man is suing Versant Power, claiming that the company cut down nearly a thousand Christmas trees on his property without permission.

Body of missing snowmobiler from Connecticut found in Maine

The body of a missing snowmobiler was found Wednesday.

Maine Warden Service asking for help locating missing snowmobiler

Game Wardens are searching for a snowmobiler who went missing in Western Maine.

Winner comes forward to claim $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.

17-year-old dies in Saco crash, two others hurt

A 17-year-old was killed, and two others were hurt in a car crash in Saco early Wednesday morning.

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Two Women Arrested After High Speed Chase from Maine to Canada

Officers say the chase went north on I-95 at a high speed and continued through the U.S. port of entry into Canada.

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Police Say Biddeford Homeless Man Caught With $14,000 in Drugs

Maine drug enforcement agents and police say they conducted a two-month investigation.

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Maine to use more than $1 million to fund food banks as SNAP benefits run out

Gov. Janet Mills says she's directing more than $1 million to help feed Mainers who rely on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

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Man sentenced to life for killing 4 in Bowdoin dies in prison

A man serving life behind bars for the killing of his parents and two others in Bowdoin has died in prison.

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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement

Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.