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Conviction, life sentence upheld in killing of Maine deputy

Maine’s Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and life prison sentence for a man who killed a sheriff’s deputy in April 2018.

State police identify two people found dead in Richmond

A man and woman who were found dead in Richmond on Monday have been identified.

Lewiston Man Shot, Dies of Injuries

LEWISTON (WGME) — A Saturday Night shooting on River Street in Lewiston claimed the life of an 18 year old…

Police identify possible suspect in Oak Hill HS bomb threat

Sabattus Police say they have identified a potential suspect following a bomb threat at Oak Hill High School last week,…

COVID-19 cases continue to soar Saturday, 1 death, 98 new cases

After a triple digit increase of coronavirus cases on Friday, the significant growth of cases continued Saturday with 98 new…

Portland High School could send 50 people into quarantine after positive COVID-19 cases

Four recent positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Portland School System, according to superintendent Xavier Botana. These…

City of Portland says residents have returned more than 28,000 absentee ballots

The city of Portland reported Friday that more than 32,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

Maine CDC director on coronavirus surge: ‘this is serious’

As the state reported its first-ever triple-digit surge in cases Friday, Maine’s top election official said residents must “take action now.”

Three Maine counties designated yellow under state’s COVID-19 risk advisory system

Waldo, Somerset, and Washington counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s color-coded COVID-19 risk advisory system, as coronavirus case numbers continue to climb across the state.

Westbrook police ask for help finding pair of missing teens

Police in Westbrook are asking for the public’s help finding two missing teenagers.

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Golden to Face a Democratic Primary Challenge

Golden is a moderate Democrat who represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

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Trump Admin Drops Block of Crime Victim Funds for Maine

Maine joined a 20-state lawsuit last week to oppose what it called " illegal conditions" attached to the funding.

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New Maine Winter Heating Guide Released

The guide offers tips for efficient heating, as well as contact info for state heating assistance programs.

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Electrical issue to blame for house fire in Boothbay Harbor

An electrical issue is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a house in Boothbay Harbor over the weekend.

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Maine is investigating a claim that bundles of ballots ended up in a resident’s Amazon order

Authorities in Maine are investigating an allegation that dozens of unmarked ballots that were to be used in this November's election arrived inside a woman's Amazon order.