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Police charge Maine man accused of assaulting deputy

A Sebago man accused of assaulting a police officer was taken into custody.

Maine hospital, physician ordered to pay $6.5 million to family of man who died after misdiagnosis

Mercy Hospital in Portland and one of its physicians have been ordered to pay $6.5 million to the family of a Maine man who died as a result of a negligent misdiagnosis.

Man who died in fire in far northern Maine identified

The man who died last week in a fire at an apartment building in Caribou has been identified.

Man sentenced in crash that left bicyclist dead in Rumford

A Maine man has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars for striking and killing a bicyclist while under the influence.

Warming Centers Planned Across Maine

Here is a list of warming centers that have been announced. Counties are listed in alphabetical order. 

Maine lawmakers to consider bills allowing guards, employees to arm themselves at school

Bills up for debate in the Maine legislature this session would allow teachers and security guards to arm themselves on school property.

Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

The City of Portland has opened a temporary overnight warming shelter to keep people safe during bitter cold conditions expected on Friday.

Police arrest Portland man in connection with commercial burglary; accomplice still at large

Police say a burglary suspect was caught dragging a safe out of a Portland business Tuesday morning.

15-year-old accused of making threat targeting Farmington school

Classes at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were cancelled Tuesday after a pair of threats against the school.

Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty

A Maine man has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing of another man in Winslow earlier this month.

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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.