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Bridge work to affect drivers in Yarmouth

Nighttime construction will impact traffic on Route 1 in Yarmouth this week.

Man arrested after fleeing scene of New Gloucester crash, police say

A Portland man was arrested after police say he fled the scene of a head-on crash in New Gloucester.

Maine healthcare providers urge precautions amid rise in pediatric respiratory illness

Two of Maine’s largest healthcare systems say a rise in RSV cases among babies and toddlers is putting a strain on capacity.

More anterless deer permits available for Maine hunters next week

The state of Maine is giving hunters another chance to obtain an anterless deer permit.

Police charge Maine man with kidnapping, drug possession after 58-mile long chase

A Presque Isle man was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit with police that went on for 58 miles.

House fire in Levant leaves 2 dead

Investigators have identified two people who died as a result of a house fire in Levant on Monday.

Portland restaurant damaged by fire

The cause of a fire at a Portland restaurant in under investigation.

Connecticut man struck, killed by vehicle in Thomaston

An 89-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he was struck by a car on Route 1 in Thomaston.

Maine businessowner sentenced for defrauding pandemic assistance program

A Maine man charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months behind bars.

Boil order issued in Howland due to water main leak

A boil order has been issued for residents in a Penobscot County town.

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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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.