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Portland Police find firearm and possible suspect of garage shooting

Portland PD report that they now have a person of interest after recovering a firearm they believe to be used in the PPD parking garage shooting on Sunday.

Lewiston school committee member proposes reducing the number of school resource officers

A member of Lewiston’s school committee is putting forth a proposal to end the DARE program and reduce the number of school resource officers.

Saco man involved in “lover’s triangle” charged with attempted murder

A Saco man accused of striking a pedestrian with his car has been charged with attempted murder.

Maine State Trooper struck by fleeing vehicle released from hospital

A Maine State Trooper who was struck by a vehicle during a chase has been released from the hospital.

Report of shots fired into Portland PD parking garage under investigation

An investigation is underway after someone fired shots into the parking garage of the Portland Police Department late Sunday night.

First weekend closing two blocks on Main Street in Freeport

FREEPORT (WGME) — A section of downtown Freeport is closed to vehicles for the weekends in an attempt to attract more people to the downtown businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine voters are taking advantage of absentee ballots for the July 14 primary.

Bath Iron Works hiring Temporary Workers

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works plans to bring in subcontractors to join management and existing contractors to avoid falling further behind on production during a strike.

All inmates at Maine correctional facility test negative for coronavirus

All 35 inmates at a youth correctional facility in South Portland have tested negative for coronavirus, after one inmate tested positive upon release.

Church camp robbed

Livermore Falls Police are currently investigating a burglary at Camp Good News- wherein a safe, credit cards, and property records were stolen from the Bible camp ministry.

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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.

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Police ask for information leading to missing Burlington woman

Police are asking the public to help them locate a missing Burlington woman.