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Standoff in Presque Isle ends with police fatally shooting man
A man accused of causing a standoff in Presque Isle was shot and killed by police on Thursday.
Prohibition on offshore wind projects in state waters signed into law by Gov. Mills
Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday signed a bill into law that will block the creation of new offshore wind power projects in state waters.
Four arrested on drug trafficking charges in Augusta
Police arrested a group of men accused of trafficking drugs in Augusta on Tuesday.
Portland police investigate after they say unruly crowd shot fireworks at them
Police in Portland say officers were shot at by fireworks when confronting a group of people who were setting them off illegally.
Maine launches text alert system to address drug epidemic
Maine is adding another tool in it’s arsenal to try to combat drug overdoses.
Old Orchard Beach officers respond to domestic violence incident
On July 3rd, officers of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence on Cedar Avenue.
Coast Guard ship to stop in Maine as part of bicentennial celebration
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is coming to Portland in honor of Maine’s belated bicentennial celebration.
New Hampshire teen accused of stealing truck, causing pursuit in Maine
Maine State Police say a 17-year-old girl who stole a truck from New Hampshire and led police on a chase through multiple Maine towns was taken into custody.
Two juveniles charged with setting pair of fires in Winterport
Police say two juveniles are accused of setting fire to a garage in Winterport.
Portland homeowners to be notified of new property values
New property values were sent out Friday to property owners in Portland.