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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.

Maine Climate Council Meets to Discuss Strategies for Future Storms

The council, comprised of scientists, citizens, and state and local officials, will come together at the University of Maine Augusta to hear from frontline agencies and affected communities.

Lewiston Strong Winter Classic: A Night for Healing and Hockey

Lewiston lost the game 5-4, however the real winner is the healing the game provided to the community hurt by a mass shooting.

Fire Causes Temporary Closure of Iconic Old Port Restaurant

The fire started around 3:30 Friday afternoon filling the whole building with smoke, however despite that Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room reopened on Saturday

Maine man charged with manslaughter in campfire death

A Vassalboro man has been charged with manslaughter after attempts to start a campfire in China, Maine led to a woman’s death.

Woodstock man sentenced for police pursuit and crash that injured two

A Maine man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars for a police pursuit that left a woman seriously injured.

Person of interest sought in Portland vehicle burglary

Portland police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation.

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Kittery Man is Maine’s Top Finisher in Boston Marathon

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Results reported by the Boston Athletic Association show there were 165 entries from Maine in the race.

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Wildfire Awareness Week Declared in Maine

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Maine has experienced 71 wildfires that have burned 48 acres so far in April.

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John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

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Scarborough police search for driver after pursuit

Scarborough police are searching for a suspect they say led officers on a chase before fleeing on foot.