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Victim in deadly crash identified as South Portland teen

Scarborough police have identified the driver who was killed in a crash on Highland Ave. Thursday morning.

Lewiston man arrested after police pursuit

Police say a Lewiston man who led officers on a chase is is facing several charges.

Inmate at York County Jail tests positive for COVID-19

An inmate at York County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.

Governor’s administration releases new COVID-19 prevention checklists for businesses

The administration of Governor Janet Mills released new Covid-19 prevention checklists for casinos and short-term rentals in the state.

Two Maine paper mills announce layoffs

The Sappi paper mill in Westbrook will be shutting off one of it’s paper machines and laying off 75 workers.

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.

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