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Clinton man surrenders after high-speed chase and standoff with police

A man who led police on a chase and then caused a standoff has surrendered peacefully.

Maine health network opens up vaccine registration to all teachers and school staff

Northern Light Health is expanding vaccine registration to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages.

UMaine planning for return to “traditional, in-person college experience” in September

Students and faculty in the UMaine system may not have to social distance when they return to campus in September.

Police find no explosives after bomb threat at Farmington Walmart

Police say no explosives were found after the Walmart in Farmington was evacuated due to a bomb threat on Monday.

Police respond to hostage situation at Livermore Falls home

In an update on Monday afternoon, police said three hostages managed to escape, leaving only the intruder barricaded inside along with one remaining hostage.

Fire investigators asking for public’s help investigating fatal New Vineyard fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in New Vineyard on Thursday took the life of one person.

Portland sewage project will lead to highway ramp closures, city says

The city of Portland says work to connect utilities to a new sewage facility will lead to closures on I-295 for eight weeks.

Maine to increase capacity limits, reopen bars for indoor service and ease travel restrictions

Augusta, MAINE – Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled a plan aimed at boosting Maine’s economy ahead of the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.

Police investigate crash involving two tractor trailers on I-95 in Maine

Two truck drivers suffered minor injuries after a crash on I-95 in Somerset County.

Man taken into custody following standoff in Buxton

Police say one man was taken into custody peacefully following a standoff that prompted several schools in the area to lock down.

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Threat prompts closure of Noble High and Middle schools on Halloween

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Noble Middle and High schools are closed on Friday following reports of a threat.

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Maine State Police seek Patten man as part of ongoing investigation

Police are asking for help as they search for a Patten man.

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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.

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Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

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Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the $20 billion music streaming industry. Record labels accuse the platforms of exploiting the recorded works of artists without compensating them.