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Patten man threatens first responders, court officials

A Penobscot County man is being charged for threatening to kill first responders.

Maine experiencing ‘unprecedented’ boat traffic amid pandemic

Maine’s Harbormasters are reporting the busiest summer for Maine’s waters in recent memory.

Governor’s administration distributes gas meters to fire departments in wake of deadly Farmington blast

Maine Governor Janet Mills says her administration has purchased gas detection meters for twenty fire departments across the state.

Job search requirement for unemployment benefits resumes

As of this week, Mainers will have to start searching for a new job in order to keep their unemployment benefits.

Buxton police search for armed robber

Police say a suspect is still at large after committing an armed robbery at a Buxton store on Saturday.

Buxton Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Suspect Still at Large

Buxton Police say a suspect is at large after committing an armed robbery at a local store.

Swastika drawn on Black Lives Matter sign in Waldo

A chilling act of vandalism has prompted an investigation by Maine State Police. A swastika appeared on a Black Lives…

One new death, 12 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday

One new death, and 12 additional cases of coronavirus according to the Maine CDC on Saturday. The new death was…

Sen. King: Delays, overtime limits at postal service harmful

Maine Senator Angus King is warning that changes at the U.S. Postal Service, including a ban on overtime, are harmful to Maine residents and may hamper the agency’s ability to deliver absentee ballots.

Rumford man charged in sexual assault of 8-year-old

Police say a Rumford man is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.

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