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Driver crossed into path of dump truck in fatal Waldo County crash, police say

Maine State Police say a crash in Morrill involving a dump truck left one man dead.

Rockland petition to defund police is gaining traction

Rockland residents have proposed a new petition that calls for city council to gradually defund the Rockland Police Department.

Maine police department temporarily closes due to shortage of officers

The Dixfield Police Department will be closed due to a shortage of officers.

Maine CDC reports one new coronavirus death, 17 new cases, 32 more recoveries

Maine CDC reports 17 new cases in the sate, 32 Mainers have fully recovered, and one resident has died from the coronavirus. Bringing the death toll to 124.

Police rescue man wanted for assault

An unidentified man had to be rescued from the Penobscot River after police had spent hours looking for him earlier Tuesday.  

Tropical Storm Isaias leaves thousands of Mainers in the dark

Maine and Canadian utility workers have been deployed state-wide to cut down trees and repair power lines after tropical storm Isaias left more than 90,000 without power.

Tropical Storm Isaias storm and outage information

Central Maine Power reported Wednesday morning that tropical storm Isaias knocked out service to about 99,000 homes and businesses.

Popular swimming spot closed due to crowds

Step Falls in Newry will be closed for a month starting Saturday due to a recent surge of overcrowding and unruly visitors amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Remains of man missing since 2017 found in Lebanon

Maine State Police say the remains discovered last week near 340 TM Wentworth Road in Lebanon have been identified as 55-year-old Dale Godfrey of Lebanon.

Maine Rental Relief Program to be expanded

In order to help struggling Mainers, Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday that Maine Housing will double the offered rental assistance though the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program. 

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Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

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Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

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Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

The manager of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine is stepping down for family-related reasons.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.