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2 die in Maine highway crash stemming from police chase

Police in Maine say two people died in a crash that stemmed from a police chase on Interstate 95.

Police-involved chase ends in crash on I-95 in Maine; police also respond to separate, fatal crash

Maine State Police say they’re investigating a chase and a fatal crash that both occurred on I-95 on Tuesday.

Maine law enforcement steps up security around Statehouse

The Maine Department of Public Safety says security is being stepped up at the Maine Statehouse in response to a warning of the possibility of more violence surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Biden.

11 deaths, 715 cases of coronavirus reported by Maine health officials

The Maine CDC reported 11 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, raising the statewide death toll to 449.

Maine Congressman Jared Golden will vote in favor of impeachment article

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden will vote in favor of impeaching President Trump following last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.

Governor Mills unveils details of new spending plan to address pandemic-related revenue shortfall

Governor Janet Mills unveiled a new spending plan on Friday that she says will not raise taxes.

King, Pingree advocate for Trump’s removal from office

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation support the use of the 25th Amendment to try to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol.

Governor Mills to unveil budget plan with no tax increases

Governor Janet Mills is expected to unveil a mostly flat state budget that will not introduce tax increases.

Lewiston police urge residents to lock their vehicles amid rash of burglaries

Police in Lewiston are reminding Mainers to lock their vehicles and not to leave valuables inside, after a slew of reported break-ins in the new year.

Elementary school in Strong briefly placed in lockdown; local man arrested

An elementary school in Franklin County was on lockdown for about an hour Thursday morning.

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Two Women Arrested After High Speed Chase from Maine to Canada

Officers say the chase went north on I-95 at a high speed and continued through the U.S. port of entry into Canada.

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