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Ukraine Crisis Fund

Your monetary gift will help rush urgently needed water, food, hygiene kits, and ongoing support for Ukraine — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.  

Maine Army National Guard employee faces multiple sex charges

A man employed by the Maine Army National Guard who’s been charged with sex crimes has turned himself in.

One person injured after pickup collides with oil truck in Hiram

A pickup truck burst into flames after colliding with an oil truck in Oxford County early Thursday.

Palmyra home destroyed by explosion and fire

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire and explosion at a home in Palmyra.

State to rescind recommendation for universal masking at Maine schools

Beginning March 9th, universal masking will no longer be recommended for Maine’s schools and childcare facilities

Investigation underway after Patten man dies in custody

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a Patten man died shortly after he was arrested by officers.

Brunswick woman shot by officer in Topsham dies

A woman who was shot by a police officer in Topsham on Monday afternoon has died after suffering critical injuries. 

Gov. Mills calls for Russian-made spirits to be pulled from shelves in Maine

Governor Janet Mills has signed a proclamation in support of Ukraine and called on state regulators to delist all Russian made spirits as soon as possible.

Maine health officials identify first cases of omicron subvariant of COVID-19

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it had identified the first two cases of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 in Maine.

Home in Cumberland destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon

A home in Cumberland is a total loss after a fire Saturday Afternoon. The State Fire Marshall will investigate

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