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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.

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Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 35-year-old Unsolved Murder

Christopher Rines was last seen on April 12, 1991. His body was found in Mill Pond in Pittsfield, exactly month after he went missing.

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Poland Community School Set to Partially Reopen After Flooding

RSU 16 says classes will only take place in the single-story section of the building

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Two Arrested in Auburn Drug Raid

Officers say they conducted the raid at 3:05 am Saturday

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Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 47-year-old Unsolved Murder/Arson Case

The body of the homeowner, Thomas Huntley, was found in the living room of the burned down house. The fire was found to be suspicious

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No More Cellphones In Maine Schools

The total cost to implement the ban is about $350,000.