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Fugitive wanted in New Hampshire taken into custody after police pursuit in Portland

Police in Portland say they arrested a man wanted in New Hampshire following a brief pursuit on Monday.

Police asking for information related to Lewiston shooting

There were no injuries following a report of a shooting in Lewiston on Saturday night.

Senator Collins announces nearly $50 million in infrastructure grants for Sanford and Bangor

Today in Washington, U.S Senator Susan Collins announced that Maine will receive nearly $50 million through the federal RAISE grant program.

Man charged with killing stepson in Oxford County

A man is charged with murder after allegedly killing his stepson in Oxford County.

Woman rescued after getting stuck between rocks at Buxton park

A 22-year-old woman had to be rescued after her leg got stuck between two rocks at Pleasant Point Park in Buxton on Sunday.

St. Peters Italian Bazaar kicks off week of festivities

The St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar planning committee kicked off a week of festivities on Friday by delivering the Italian national flag to Portland City Hall

Beach to Beacon crowns champions for first time in 2 years

The Beach to Beacon 10k returned Saturday morning after a 2-year absence.  The muggy conditions played a factor for many…

Three Maine colleges file briefs in legal battle over affirmative action

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges are backing two other U.S. schools that are defending their use of affirmative action for admissions.

Portland City Council to consider citizen initiatives during public hearings

The public will get a chance to weigh in on a slew of referendum proposals in Portland.

Maine State Treasurer announces record year for unclaimed property

The Maine State Treasury is sitting on more than $291 million, and some of it might belong to you.

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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

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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.