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Work underway to replace two bridges that cross interstate in Freeport

Two bridges on I-295 in Freeport are being replaced.

$18 minimum wage, short-term rentals are on the ballot in Portland

In November, Portland voters will have the chance to weigh in on five citizen initiatives, including a proposed $18 minimum wage.

Fatal overdoses in Portland on the rise, new data shows

The number of fatal overdoses in Portland this year has already surpassed the total reached in 2021.

Maine man charged with arson for 2017 fire at Farmington general store

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s office has made an arrest in connection with a fire set at a Farmington business five years ago.

Waldo County man files suit against Bangor hospital

A Maine man paralyzed in a crash two years ago is suing a Bangor hospital, where he claims a doctor prescribed him medication that caused him to fall asleep at the wheel.

Portland police say group shot fireworks at officers responding to shooting victim

Portland police say one man was shot in Kennedy Park the night of July 4th.

Portland Police make drug arrest Sunday

Portland police makes an arrest in hopes of taking a dent out of the drug problem

Sanford family missing since June 29, last seen in Rumford

A family from Sanford is missing, have you seen them?

Three cars stolen and many others broken into in Westbrook

Of course it’s a good idea to lock your car and take the keys no matter where you are – Westbrook authorities are warning people that applies especially in their city as several cars were broken into or stolen recently

3 People have lost their home in a Standish apartment building fire on the 4th of July

An apartment building fire in Steep Falls as displaced at least 3 people

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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

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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.