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Augusta Man Facing Manslaughter Charges Arrested Again for Criminal Speeding

An Augusta Main was arrested once again for serious driving charges after police say he killed a 79-year-old women delivering Christmas gifts just last December.

Maine to extend electrical cost assistance to tens of thousands of low-income residents

Maine’s public utility regulators approved an extension Tuesday of an energy assistance program that is expected to help tens of thousands of low-income state residents while potential cuts to federal assistance loom.

IRS announces tax relief for Mainers impacted by Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee

The Internal Revenue Service is announcing taxpayers impacted by Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee are now eligible for disaster tax relief.

Judge sanctions Maine AG’s office over handling of homicide case

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has been sanctioned by a judge for failing to disclose information in a homicide case in a timely manner.

Maine corrections official accused of sexually assaulting female inmates

A former corrections official in Penobscot County has been charged with sexual assault and tobacco trafficking.

Boy rescued from Maine mountain after falling 60 feet

A 15-year-old boy who broke his leg on Tumbledown Mountain had to be rescued on Sunday.

Franklin County hopes to start distributing opioid settlement money by the end of the year.

An advisory committee is wasting little time reviewing applicants, then making recommendations for the dispersal.

Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.

An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.

Sanford invests in a better economic future

Sanford officials are hoping to see an economic revival for Maine’s seventh largest city through a string of investments they’ve made recently.

Two Maine labor groups advocate against Pine Tree Power

Two Maine labor groups are advocating to vote no on Question 3 this November. The question, if passed by voters, would replace CMP and Versant with Pine Tree Power as the state’s public power.

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Two Union Agreements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Reportedly Terminated

The campaign of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says the President should reverse course.

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Motorcyclist Dead in I-95 Crash in Kennebec County

Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.