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Woman who rented out “drug den” in Bangor sentenced

A Bangor woman has been sentenced for allowing the use of her home for drug trafficking.

Boyfriend of woman shot in Aroostook County taken into custody

The boyfriend of an Aroostook County woman who was shot inside of her home is facing charges as an investigation gets underway.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

(WGAN) Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

Judge to accept man’s insanity defense in couple’s killing

A judge indicated Tuesday that he intends to accept a man’s insanity defense in the fatal stabbings of a couple in Turner.

Deadly house fire in Penobscot County under investigation

Investigators say the owner of a Hampden home died in a fire Monday night.

Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup truck in Portland

Police in Portland are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck.

Investigators believe fire at Portland shelter was intentional

No one was hurt in a fire that investigators believe was set at Portland’s Oxford Street Shelter on Monday afternoon.

Aroostook County police ask for help locating missing teen

Police are on the lookout for a missing 14-year-old girl from Aroostook County.

Somerset County woman struck and killed by SUV

A Canaan woman who was struck by an SUV while walking her dog has died.

Augusta lawmaker dies following battle with cancer

A Maine lawmaker has died during her fourth term in office.

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.