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Maine fire marshal identifies victims in mobile home fire

The Maine fire marshal’s office has identified two people killed in a fire at a mobile home in Machias.

Maine to transition to Stage 4 of reopening plan; indoor seating capacity to expand

Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday announced Maine’s move to Stage 4 of it’s reopening plan, as the state continues to report a relatively low prevalence of coronavirus.

Man charged with two counts of murder in Waldo County

Police in Waldo County say a man has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

Westbrook police on the lookout for missing woman

Westbrook police are asking for help finding a missing 28-year-old woman.

Wildlife officials investigate hunting accident that sent 12-year-old to the hospital

Police say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in Washington County after getting shot by his father while hunting.

Police investigate fatal shooting in Winthrop

Maine State Police say the death of a man in Winthrop has been ruled a homicide.

No deaths, 18 new cases of coronavirus Saturday

No new deaths, and 18 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, according to the Maine CDC. That brings the total…

Massachusetts man facing drug charges, arrested in Augusta

The Augusta Police department recovered nearly 30 grams of cocaine in a Massachusetts man’s hotel room Saturday. Police responded to…

Bullet pierces through wall of a child’s bedroom in Sabattus

A horrific event could’ve been much worse, but nonetheless a Sabattus family is rattled following a bullet piercing through the…

Two Penobscot County residents facing felony drug charges

Maine State Police have charged two Penobscot County residents with felony drug charges following a discovery of drugs during a…

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