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New Balance factory in Skowhegan evacuated after possible exposure to hazardous chemical

Multiple agencies were on scene in what appears to be an incident of exposure to a hazardous chemical at the New Balance factory store in Skowhegan on Thursday afternoon.

Outbreak of COVID-19 linked to Waldo County church gathering grows

An outbreak stemming from a church is having a ripple effect in and around the Waldo County area.

Man charged with kidnapping following hours-long standoff in Rockland

A Rockport man was taken into custody following an overnight standoff.

Family of injured maintenance worker files lawsuit related to deadly Farmington blast

The family of a maintenance worker who was critically injured in a blast in Farmington last September is suing two Maine companies.

Governor Mills weighs in on large gathering at vice president’s rally in Maine

Mills said she was “disappointed” that Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican, held a campaign rally in Hermon on Monday that appeared to exceed the state’s attendance limit for outdoor gatherings.

Wardens say father and son likely saved by lifejackets after canoe capsizes in Clifton

Maine wildlife officials say a father and son were saved by their lifejackets when their canoe capsized on a pond in Clifton.

Portland police officer injured while taking suspect into custody

Portland police say an officer was injured while trying to make an arrest.

Governor’s administration submits plan for coronavirus vaccine distribution

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has released it’s plan to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to the state’s residents, with a phased-in approach that will prioritize those who are at higher risk of serious illness.

Police investigate fatal crash in Winterport

A 21-year-old Frankfort man was killed in a crash in Winterport on Thursday evening.

Wardens investigate illegal deer killing in Washington County; offering $1,000 reward for information

Wildlife officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a deer.

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