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Police investigate reports of man approaching women in Portland’s West End

Portland Police are asking for the public to keep an eye out for a suspicious vehicle spotted in the West End.

Portland partners with national company for bike share program

Portland is preparing to launch a bike share program by next summer.

Suspect reaches for Bangor officer’s weapon during traffic stop, report says

Bangor police say a suspect was armed with a knife and he “attempted to remove one of the officer’s weapons from its holster” after he was stopped near Odlin Road and Interstate 395. The traffic stop occurred Monday at about 11:30 p.m.

Maine reports 375 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

(WGAN) The Maine CDC has reported another 375 coronavirus cases across the state. The new infections are from a three-day period, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Sen. Collins, Rep. Pingree weigh in on U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation issued statements Monday as the Taliban establishes control in Afghanistan following the departure of U.S. military forces.

New York man accused of drug trafficking arrested after arriving in Maine by bus

A New York man has been arrested on drug charges following a tip from the public.

Two water related injuries at Acadia National Park send 2 people to the hospital by lifeflight

Two people, an 18 year old man and a 6 year old boy were taken from Acadia National Park by Life Flight in one day on Friday.

Health care workers and other supporters protest vaccine mandate in Portland

At least 300 people gathered near Maine Medical Center to call for personal choice in medical decisions.

Maine Turnpike rollover sends two people to the hospital

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash Friday morning on the Maine Turnpike.

Governor Mills announces vaccine mandate for Maine healthcare workers

In light of coronavirus outbreaks at two Maine hospitals, and rising case numbers due to the Delta variant, Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the state.

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