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Tractor-trailer hauling Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts crashes on Maine Turnpike, driver charged with OUI

(WGAN) A tractor-trailer crash on the Maine Turnpike in Augusta was causing major traffic disruptions Friday afternoon.

Westbrook home condemned after police says animals, children living in squalid conditions

A home in Westbrook where police say children and animals were living in squalor has been condemned.

Sen. Angus King tests positive for coronavirus

In a statement, King said he received his test result Thursday morning after coming down with symptoms.

Drugs seized from Bangor apartment were accessible to children, agents say

Two people were arrested and two children are now in DHHS custody after drug agents seized fentanyl from a Bangor home.

Police ask for information about man seen approaching women and girls in Saco

Police in Saco are investigating two reports of a man acting suspiciously while approaching young females.

Passengers and crew safe after emergency landing at Portland Jetport

An American Airlines flight out of Bangor had to make an emergency landing in Portland on Thursday morning due to a mechanical issue.

South Portland café hailed for its bagels closes doors after 20 years

A café that’s become a fixture in a South Portland neighborhood has closed its doors for good.

Three more Portland music venues to require proof of vaccination or negative virus test

Three Portland music venues will require concertgoers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative virus test.

Rangers use helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Baxter State Park

A New Jersey woman was airlifted out of Baxter State Park after suffering a serious leg injury.

Portland school board approves universal indoor masking, coronavirus testing for fall return

A plan for a return to school in the fall received unanimous approval in a Portland school board vote Tuesday night.

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