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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.




