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Maine AG concludes use of force by Bangor police officer was justified

Maine’s Attorney General has determined that the use of force by a Bangor police officer in 2018 was justified.

Two officers injured while trying to take robbery suspect into custody in Bangor

Two Bangor police officers were injured after trying to arrest a man accused of robbery and assault at a convenience store.

Police investigate crash in New Gloucester

Police in Cumberland County say a single-vehicle crash sent one man to the hospital.

Two People Arrested for Stealing Mail

STANDISH (WGAN) — After stealing multiple pieces of mail from mailboxes in Standish early Sunday morning, two Mainers face multiple…

Portland police charge homeless man for threatening display of airsoft rifle

Portland Police say a homeless man is accused of threatening a person with what appeared to be real gun.

Police investigate vandalism at Portland cemetery

Police in Portland are investigating a series of vandalism incidents at the city’s Evergreen Cemetery.

Three charged with drug trafficking out of Milo home

Maine drug agents have arrested three people after a drug bust at a home in Milo.

Brewer police ask for help locating missing man

Police in Brewer are asking for help finding a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday.

All Mainers 16+ to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday

In an acceleration of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination timeline, Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday that all Mainers 16 and older will be eligible for a shot starting Wednesday.

Bates College reports record number of students in isolation due to coronavirus

Bates College in Lewiston had 16 students in isolation due to COVID-19 at one point this week.

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IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.