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Man charged with murder in Portland homicide investigation

Portland police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide investigation.

Maine woman dies in Somerset County snowmobile crash

A Wells woman was killed during a weekend that saw an usually high number of snowmobile crashes in the state.

New program at Portland’s Victoria Mansion seeks to confront its owners past.

A new program called “Unwilling Architects”, aims at uncovering the truth behind who actually funded the construction of this lavish landmark.

Two arrested, child removed after police respond to standoff at Saco Hotel

The Ramada Inn on North St. in Saco was the site of a police standoff early Monday morning.

“Dirty rain” not related to Ohio train disaster, Maine officials say

Maine environmental officials say reports of “dirty rain” in the state on Friday were not related to the Ohio train disaster.

Thousands in drugs seized from Oxford County home

Police in Oxford County seized $23,000 worth of drugs while investigating a report of stolen property.

Maine lawmaker resigns after pleading not guilty to campaign-related fraud charges

A Maine House Democrat announced he will resign after pleading not guilty to defrauding the state’s clean election program.

Maine voters asked for input on upcoming state ballot question

The public comment period is open for the wording of a ballot proposal asking Mainers about debt.

Silver Alert issued for Turner man

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a 47-year-old Turner man.

Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

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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.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.