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Game wardens rescue two hikers stranded on Black Mountain

Game wardens rescued two hikers who needed medical attention on Black Mountain just before thunderstorms rolled through the area on Tuesday.

Maine woman sentenced to 10 years behind bars for killing of 2-year-old girl

A Maine woman charged in the killing of a 2-year-old girl who changed her plea was sentenced to 20 years behind bars with all but 10 suspended.

Police investigate fatal crash in Scarborough

Scarborough Police say a driver was killed after they struck a tree on Tuesday morning.

Maine pays out more than $1 billion in jobless benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

Maine has now paid out more than $1 billion in unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cumberland County Sheriff calls for investigation following confrontation between corrections officer and inmate

A corrections officer at Cumberland County Jail is at the center of an investigation following a physical confrontation involving an inmate.

Maine Confederate descendants call for statue removal

A local family descended from a Confederate Major General, and Ku Klux Klan leader, have officially requested that a statue in his honor be removed from the Georgia State Capitol grounds. 

Body found on beach in Washington County

Maine State Police have launched an investigation after a body washed ashore in Washington County.

Toxic algae expected to proliferate more Maine lakes

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning Mainers about algae blooms that could be harmful to you and your pet.

1 injured, 1 killed in Lagrange rollover

Maine state police are investigating a rollover that happened Tuesday night on Medford road, involving two passengers. One of which unfortunately lost their life in the incident, and the other spared with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Portland police search for suspect accused of assaulting driver stopped at traffic light

Portland police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a woman who was stopped at a traffic light.

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Almost 40 years later, police still seek answers about Westbrook homicide

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Member of Bush family expected to announce bid for Govenor next week

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New report suggests electrical component to blame for foam spill at Brunswick airport

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Boy struck by vehicle at Millinocket crosswalk

A boy was taken by Life Flight to the hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Millinocket.