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Authorities in Gray issue warning after testing confirms rabies in dead raccoon

The town of Gray is asking residents to be vigilant about rabies after a rabid raccoon was found dead last month.

Two charged after traffic stop leads to drug, gun seizure in Portland

Portland police say two people were arrested and drugs and a gun were seized during a traffic stop on Monday.

Police in Portland report recent surge in overdoses

Police in Portland say they’ve seen another uptick in overdoses.

Aroostook County snowmobile crash leaves Massachusetts man dead

Wardens say a Massachusetts man died in a snowmobile crash in Aroostook County over the weekend.

Maine lawmakers consider bill making it illegal to leave young children alone in a vehicle

A bill being considered in Augusta would fine drivers who leave kids under the age of 10 alone inside of a motor vehicle.

Crash involving school bus in Berwick results in minor injuries

Part of Route 9 in Berwick was closed Monday morning following a crash involving a school bus and an SUV.

Winter weather brings out best in neighbors but treacherous conditions as well

WGME – It’s the biggest storms where you see the best in your neighbors. That was on display in Falmouth…

Wardens ask for help finding Greene man who may have gone ice fishing

Authorities are searching for a missing Maine man.

Oxford man charged with leading police on pursuit

A 20-year-old Maine man has been charged after police say he led them on a chase in Oxford on Thursday.

Identity of Victorian-era body found in Sanford revealed after 6 years

The remains of a Victorian-era body found in Sanford 6 years ago has been identified as 24-year-old Edith Patten.

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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.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.