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NH man wanted on charges including robbery captured in York County

A fugitive from New Hampshire was taken into custody in Shapleigh on Monday.

Maine creates fund to deal with rash-causing moth

Maine will use a new fund to help cities and towns try to control the spread of an invasive moth that causes an itchy rash.

Veazie man charged with OUI after fatal head-on crash

Police say the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal head-on collision in Hancock County fled the scene before he was taken into custody.

Maine reports nine new COVID-19 deaths, 961 more cases

The latest COVID-19 numbers as of Saturday..

Juvenile arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Brooks

Police say one man is dead and a juvenile is in custody after a shooting in Waldo County on Friday.

Massachusetts man convicted on rape charges arrested in Maine

A convicted rapist who authorities say ran off during his trial was arrested in Maine.

Maine CDC issues advisories for consumption of freshwater fish due to PFAS

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing an advisory for the consumption of freshwater fish from seven bodies of water in the state.

Man experiencing mental health crisis prompts closure of Piscataqua River Bridge

Crisis negotiators were on the Piscataqua River Bridge Thursday morning where a New Hampshire man was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Remains of missing Portland woman recovered in Bangor, police say

The remains of Cathy Pride, who was reported missing by her family on May 8, 2019, were recovered on April 5, 2022 in a wooded, industrial area off of Odlin Rd. in Bangor, according to a press release from the Portland Police Department.

Maine governor, congressional delegation weigh in on draft Roe v. Wade opinion

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins raised concerns over a leaked draft initially believed to be that of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Maine Congressman Golden is sole House Democrat to vote against war powers resolution

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.