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Man wanted for trafficking undocumented migrants in Texas arrested in Maine
Federal officials say a man accused of illegally transporting undocumented people in Texas was arrested in Maine.
City announces plan to move asylum seekers from Portland Expo to area hotels
The City of Portland says all 192 of the asylum seekers living in the Portland Expo will be moved into area hotels.
Domestic disturbance call in Smithfield leads to standoff
A Maine man is accused of barricading himself inside of a home in Smithfield and causing a standoff with police.
Man wanted for drug trafficking arrested after overnight standoff in Auburn
One man was taken into custody peacefully after a standoff in Auburn.
Body of missing kayaker from Maine recovered in Canadian waters
The body of a kayaker from Maine was found in Canada on Sunday.
Easton mother sentenced for toddler’s overdose death
A Maine woman will serve four years behind bars and six years of probation for the overdose death of her 1-year-old son.
Maine man charged in connection with incidents at Portland businesses
A Lewiston man accused of pouring out windshield washer fluid inside of a diner and causing a disturbance at a Starbucks faces several charges.
More Maine schools stocking opioid overdose drug
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is becoming widely available for use during emergency situations. And it’s not just to protect students.
Maine audited for ‘excessive’ misuse of federal grants
Federal Auditors have accused Maine of misusing $2.6 million in federal grant money to pay off pension liabilities.
New electric vehicle charging stations coming to Maine
A dozen new electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Maine.