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Two Belfast Teenagers Were Arrested for Arson, After an Investigation of an House Fire

19-year-olds Isaac Cummings and Rowan Locke, both from Belfast, were charged with arson.

!2-Year-Old Has Severe Burns from Topsham Fire

Topsham Police say they found the boy on a front porch at a residence on Cote Lane suffering from extensive burns.

Bangor Police Investigating Aggravated Assault

Police say there is no threat to the public.

Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham fined nearly $3,500 over child labor violations

The House Minority Leader did appeal the state’s original fine for violated labor laws and won, but still has to pay nearly $3,500 in fines for not producing pay statements or time records.

Jonathan Bush may not meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor

A new report raises questions about whether Bush meets the state’s 5-year residency requirement to hold the office, which his campaign has denied.

Maine Expands Wildlife “Watch List” to Record Numbers

The updated ten-year Wildlife Action Plan, recently released by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), now encompasses more than 700 species of birds, mammals, and fish

UPDATE – Police find missing teenager in Saco

Saco police are asking for the public’s help in the search for a 13-year-old boy.

Sen. Collins blames Democrats for stalled negotiations on DHS funding bill

Sen. Susan Collins is calling on lawmakers to pass a DHS funding bill that would end a partial government shutdown.

Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax

The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.

DOJ Investigating Maine for Housing Transgender Inmates in Women’s Prison

The DOJ says it’ll investigate accusations that Maine has allowed a transgender inmate to remain housed with women.

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

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Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.