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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.

Franklin County man charged after allegedly putting stepson in chokehold

Police say a Chesterville man is accused of grabbing his 15-year-old son by the neck and putting in a chokehold.

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.

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Silver Alert Issued for Hancock County Woman

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Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.

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Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.