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Machias Police Officer Gets Lifesaving Award For Quick Response

Machias Police say the man was stabilized and taken to a hospital.

Waterville man accused of stealing car, ramming police cruiser during chase

A Waterville man is accused of ramming a police cruiser during a chase in a stolen car.

Traffic stop in Old Orchard Beach leads to drug bust

Police seized drugs after pulling over a suspected drunk driver in Old Orchard Beach.

4.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel Over Holidays, Snow Expected

Overall AAA holiday travel projections for New England show 3.9 million will travel by automobile.

Lewiston house fire considered suspicious

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

Ghost gun regulations in Maine to become law without governor’s signature

The bill, which would go into effect in January of 2027, would require serial numbers on homemade ghost guns and prohibit untraceable firearms.

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it’s unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

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New Hampshire Man Accused of Setting Fire to Maine Grandfather’s Vehicles

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire was determined to be arson.

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Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Temporary Ban on Data Centers

The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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Lawsuit claims ICE violated rights of Colombian man detained in Portland

The ACLU of Maine has filed a lawsuit against five ICE agents on behalf of a man who was arrested in Portland during an immigration enforcement surge in January.

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Old Orchard Beach woman killed in head-on crash in Stockton Springs

A head-on crash in Stockton Springs left a 77-year-old woman dead Monday evening.

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Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Skowhegan Girl

The Girl was last seen between 3am and 730 am Sunday at her family’s residence.