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FBI, Maine police offer reward for info on the “Thirsty Bandit”

The FBI and Maine State Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a bank robber known as the “Thirsty Bandit.”

Fugitive wanted on multiple charges arrested in Bangor

Maine State Police say a fugitive wanted on drug-related charges has been taken into custody.

Maine man accused of causing serious accident on I-95 charged with OUI

A Winslow man has been charged with driving under the influence after police say he caused a crash that sent a North Dakota woman to the hospital in critical condition.

Presumpscot School set to be renovated

The Portland Board of Education has voted to renovate the Presumpscot School.

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warns Mainers about new text messaging scam

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is worried about the new text message phishing scam occurring across the country.

Two people charged after Maine drug agents seize cocaine disguised as cake

Maine drug agents seized cocaine that was disguised to look like a cake during a traffic stop.

Nationwide analysis puts two of Maine’s emerging housing markets in the top 20

It’s a hot housing market here in Maine, and a recent study shows the Bangor and Portland-South Portland metro areas are among the top 20 emerging housing markets in the nation.

Upward trend continues as Maine reports 47 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The Maine CDC on Wednesday reported 47 additional cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths. It continues an upward trend in new infections in Maine.

Historic bridge in Aroostook County considered a total loss after fire

A historic Maine bridge built in 1911 was destroyed in a fire on Monday.

Driver accused of speeding, leading police on chase in Buxton hospitalized after striking tree

A driver who police say was speeding had to be Lifelighted to the hospital after crashing into a tree in Buxton.

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Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

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A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

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There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.

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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation's largest food aid program running.

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After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.